If you surrender completely to the moments as they pass, you live more richly those moments.
Anne Morrow LindberghRead
We have so little faith in the ebb and flow of life, of love, of relationships. We leap at the flow of time and resist in terror its ebb. We are afraid it will never return. We insist on permanency, on duration, on continuity; when the only continuity possible in life, as in love, is in growth, in fluidity - in freedom.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights our tendency to fear change and instability in life and relationships, emphasizing the importance of embracing growth and fluidity.
Anne Morrow Lindbergh reflects on the human experience of grappling with the natural ebb and flow of life and love. She points out that people often cling to the idea of permanence, fearing that changes signify loss or the end of relationships. However, she suggests that true continuity lies in our ability to adapt, grow, and embrace the fluid nature of existence, indicating that freedom and growth are essential components of love and life.
Themes
LifeLoveRelationshipsGrowthChangeFreedom
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about embracing change in a long-term relationship.
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