Among the waves of tragedy which have crashed on me with her death is a terror that our message of hope has been changed into a dreadful warning. But I must tell you that had I known in the beginning that I would be here today doing this terrible thing, I would still have loved her as unhesitatingly, because true love is worth any price one is asked to pay. The other message we wished to convey was one of faith in the essential goodness and purpose of life. I have always felt that no matter how inscrutable its ways and means, the universe is working perfectly and working according to a greater plan than we can know.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Barlow reflects on loss, love, and faith that the universe follows a greater, unknowable plan.
- In plain terms
- He says even after tragedy, love remains worth any cost, and believes in a larger, mysterious purpose.
- What can you take from it?
- Love endures through loss, guided by faith in a larger order.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How can love be a source of strength after loss?
- What role does belief in destiny play in healing?
Another view
Belief in a grand plan may not provide concrete comfort to everyone.
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