Some pain is simply the normal grief of human existence. That is pain that I try to make room for. I honor my grief.
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We were born with a natural tendency to focus on love. Our imaginations were creative and flourishing, and we knew how to use them. We were connected to a richer world, a world full of enchantment and a sense of the miraculous. What happened?
Interpretation
What this quote means
We have an innate inclination towards love and creativity, which often diminishes as we grow up.
Marianne Williamson suggests that humans are inherently inclined to love and possess vivid imaginations that allow them to see the beauty and miracles in the world around them. As we age, societal influences can cause these natural tendencies to wane, leading us to forget the enchantment that life offers.
Themes
LoveImaginationCreativityEnchantmentMiraculous
In practice
Example use cases
Use this quote during a motivational speech about the importance of love and creativity in our lives.
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