For better or for worse, I've watched people die in front of me. I see how they are in the end. And they're not cynical. In the end, they wanna hold somebody's hand. And that's real to me.
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You see, you closed your eyes. That was the difference. Sometimes you cannot believe what you see, you have to believe what you feel. And if you are ever going to have other people trust you, you must feel that you can trust them, too--even when you’re in the dark. Even when you’re falling.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Trusting your feelings is essential, especially in uncertain times.
This quote emphasizes the importance of trusting your feelings and intuition over mere appearances or facts. It suggests that true understanding and connection, especially in relationships, are rooted in the ability to feel and trust, even in moments of doubt and fear. The message reminds us that belief and trust are reciprocal; to earn trust from others, we must also be willing to extend trust to them, particularly when situations are unclear.
Themes
TrustFeelingsBeliefRelationshipsUnderstanding
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about the power of trust in teamwork.
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