I carry the seeds of death with me and plant them wherever I linger long enough to love. My parents died so others could live; now I live, so others must die.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Love often comes with unintended costs for others.
- In plain terms
- Loving you means others might suffer because of you.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept that your existence can hurt those around you.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who has paid a price for your life?
- What sacrifices do you carry?
Another view
This mindset can lead to unhealthy self blame.
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