Flourishing goes beyond happiness, or satisfaction with life. True, people who flourish are happy. But that's not the half of it. Beyond feeling good, they're also doing good-adding value to the world.
Barbara FredricksonRead
Love is that micro-moment of warmth and connection that you share with another living being
Interpretation
What this quote means
Love is a brief yet profound connection felt with another person.
This quote by Barbara Fredrickson encapsulates the essence of love as fleeting yet significant moments of warmth and connection shared between individuals. It highlights how these micro-moments contribute to our emotional and social well-being, suggesting that love is not merely a grand declaration but rather a series of small, impactful interactions that weave our relationships together.
Themes
LoveConnectionWarmthRelationshipsMicro-Moments
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a wedding speech to emphasize the beauty of love.
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