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
Love knows how to form itself. God will do his work if we do ours. Our job is to prepare ourselves for love. When we do, love finds us every time.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Love is a natural force that will come to us when we are ready and prepared for it.
Marianne Williamson emphasizes that love is not just a feeling but a process that requires personal readiness and preparation. By taking the necessary steps to grow and open ourselves to love, we make space for it to enter our lives, highlighting the importance of self-work in fostering connections with others.
Themes
LovePreparationSelf-WorkConnectionReadiness
In practice
Example use cases
During a Valentine's Day speech, one might mention this quote to inspire couples to reflect on their personal growth.
More from Marianne Williamson
All quotes →As we become purer channels for God's light, we develop an appetite for the sweetness that is possible in this world. A miracle worker is not geared toward fighting the world that is, but toward creating the world that could be.
Marianne WilliamsonRead
Governments move armies, but only individuals can move hearts.
Marianne WilliamsonRead
The world is in trouble. Many have prayed. God sent help. God sent you.
Marianne WilliamsonRead
Once we truly understand that God's will is that we be happy, we no longer feel the need to ask for anything other than that God's will be done.
Marianne WilliamsonRead
A queen is wise. She has earned her serenity, not having had it bestowed on her but having passer her tests. She has suffered and grown more beautiful because of it. She has proved she can hold her kingdom together. She has become its vision. She cares deeply about something bigger than herself. She rules with authentic power.
Marianne WilliamsonRead
Similar quotes
I am not deceitful: if I were, I should say I loved you; but I declare I do not love you: I dislike you the worst of anybody in the world.
Charlotte BronteRead
I end not far from my going forth By picking the faded blue Of the last remaining aster flower To carry again to you.
Robert FrostRead
Jesus wants me to tell you again...how much is the love He has for each one of you-beyond all what you can imagine...Not only He loves you, even more - He longs for you. He misses you when you don't come close. He thirsts for you. He loves you always, even when you don't feel worthy.
Mother TeresaRead
My sight _x000D_ My heart _x000D_ My Life _x000D_ All three words I have woven into one ... Love.
RumiRead
"How can you see Christ in people?" And we only say: It is an act of faith, constantly repeated. It is an act of love, resulting from an act of faith. It is an act of hope, that we can awaken these same acts in their hearts, too, with the help of God.
Dorothy DayRead
I have a terrific marriage, but unlike a lot of relationships where they ebb and flow, no matter what happens you fall deeper and deeper in love every day. It's kind of the best thing that can happen to you. It's thrilling.
Hugh JackmanRead