Love is random; fear is inevitable.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Love happens unpredictably while fear is a constant human experience.
- In plain terms
- You can't predict love, but you will always face fear.
- What can you take from it?
- Expect fear to show up, but let love surprise you.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What fear do you accept as inevitable?
- When did love surprise you?
Another view
This oversimplifies how both love and fear can be cultivated or managed.
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