I have found the paradox that if I love until it hurts, then there is no hurt, but only more love.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Loving fully removes pain and results in even more love.
- In plain terms
- Love until it hurts to feel no hurt.
- What can you take from it?
- Love fully without fear.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you willing to love even if it hurts?
- What keeps you from loving fully?
Another view
Unrestricted love can leave people vulnerable to hurt.
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