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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If a train doesn’t stop at your station, it’s simply because it’s not your train. Don’t try to flag down the conductor and convince them to stop there, even if their own map says that they should just keep going. You may not realize it, but there’s another train trying to come toward you, unable to get into your station because a train that doesn’t even belong there is being delayed there by your intensity.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of recognizing when something is not meant for you and not forcing it to happen.
Marianne Williamson's quote illustrates the idea that sometimes in life, opportunities or paths that do not align with our journey may present themselves, but instead of chasing after them, we should remain patient and open to the possibilities that are truly meant for us. It suggests that our focus and intensity on wanting something that isn't right for us can block other, more suitable opportunities from coming into our lives.
Themes
OpportunityPatienceChangeAcceptanceLife
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational talk about following one's true path in life.
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