As you recognize that you already own the wholeness you seek, and no one outside you can give you more than you already are, dysfunctional situations will evaporate like bad dreams exposed to the morning sun.
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Those who love you are not fooled by mistakes you have made or dark images you hold about yourself. They remember your beauty when you feel ugly; your wholeness when you are broken; your innocence when you feel guilty; and your purpose when you are confused.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True love sees beyond your flaws and remembers your worth.
In this quote, Alan Cohen emphasizes the unconditional nature of love and how those who truly care for you can see beyond your mistakes and self-doubt. They cherish the essence of who you are, reminding you of your beauty, wholeness, innocence, and purpose during times of struggle and confusion.
Themes
LoveAcceptanceSelf-WorthBeautySupport
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech about self-acceptance where you want to emphasize the importance of supportive relationships.
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All quotes →Communication is an offering. When you tell someone your truth, you must release your expectation of what the other person should do with it. They may thank you profusely, love you forever, argue with you, or ignore you. It doesn't matter. Of course we hope the gift will be received with appreciation and thanks. But if it isn't we must not dictate. We've done our part, and we must trust the universe to do the rest.
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When you learn to say yes to yourself, you will be able to say no to others, with love.
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You can be helping many people, but if you are not helping yourself, you have missed the one person you were born to heal.
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When you protect yourself from pain, be sure you do not protect yourself from love.
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