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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I now see that is a woman's God-given role to tend to the home and take care of the children: it's just that the entire planet is our home, and every child on it is one of our children.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the nurturing role of women, extending the concept of home and motherhood to include all of humanity.
Marianne Williamson's quote reflects the belief that women have a natural inclination towards nurturing and caring for their families, but it expands this idea to a broader perspective. It suggests that the responsibilities of women go beyond the confines of individual households, advocating for a communal sense of responsibility where the entire world is treated as home and every person as part of one's family. This illustrates a profound connection between personal and collective care, urging us to regard global issues with the same compassion we have for our close relations.
Themes
NurturingHomeFamilyCareResponsibilityHumanity
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about global responsibility, one might refer to this quote to emphasize the importance of caring for all people.
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