We take love for granted. We assume we are all perfect lovers and all we need do is wait and our love will grow and blossom as readily as a flower in spring. Not so. Love doesn't grow unless we do. It takes patience, knowledge, experience, determination, and every positive trait we possess. In addition, love is always changing and unless we stay aware and change with it, it eludes us.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Love requires active effort, patience, and adaptation to grow rather than happening automatically.
- In plain terms
- Love needs work and attention to grow, not just waiting.
- What can you take from it?
- Actively work on love with patience and awareness.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you invest in love?
- What changes have you made for someone?
Another view
Some relationships may end despite effort.
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