Love is generally confused with dependence; but in point of fact, you can love only in proportion to your capacity for independence.
Rollo MayRead
It is amazing how many hints and guides and intuitions for living come to the sensitive person who has ears to hear what his body is saying.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Being in tune with one's body leads to valuable insights for living.
Rollo May emphasizes the importance of being sensitive to one's own body and its signals. He suggests that individuals who are attuned to their physical sensations can receive profound insights and guidance about how to live their lives more fully and authentically.
Themes
IntuitionSensitivitySelf-AwarenessMindfulnessBodyGuidance
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote in a wellness seminar to highlight the connection between body awareness and mental health.
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