The way to plan the family is natural family planning not contraception. In destroying the power of giving life, through contraception, a husband or wife is doing something to self, and so it destroys the gift of life in him or her
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Some people come in our life as blessings. Some come in your life as lessons.
Interpretation
What this quote means
People enter our lives for two main reasons: to bless us or to teach us important lessons.
This quote by Mother Teresa encapsulates the idea that individuals we encounter throughout our lives play different roles, either enhancing our lives in positive ways or serving as valuable teachers through their interactions. The 'blessings' represent the supportive and uplifting relationships that contribute to our happiness, while the 'lessons' suggest that some experiences may be challenging but ultimately promote personal growth and wisdom.
Themes
BlessingsLessonsRelationshipsGrowthLife
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about personal growth.
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