Some pain is simply the normal grief of human existence. That is pain that I try to make room for. I honor my grief.
Marianne WilliamsonRead
Dear God, May all the tears I cry, and all the tears I have not cried but hold within, pour forth into Your hands. Please take each painful thought and unhealed wound, and send angels here to me. I long for peace. Amen.
Interpretation
This quote expresses a deep longing for peace and healing through a spiritual connection with God.
In this quote, Marianne Williamson articulates a heartfelt plea to God for solace and healing from the emotional pain accumulated over time. By asking for the release of tears and the healing of unexpressed grief, she reflects a deep yearning for inner peace and divine support to overcome struggles, suggesting that vulnerability and faith can lead to restoration.
In practice
In a speech about overcoming personal struggles, I shared this quote to illustrate the journey towards healing.
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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