If you cry because the sun has gone out of your life, your tears will prevent you from seeing the stars
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Focusing on what you lost can blind you to what remains.
- In plain terms
- Grieving too much for what is gone can stop you from seeing the good that is still there.
- What can you take from it?
- Don't let grief cloud your view of remaining blessings.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What good might you be missing because of your grief?
- How can you balance mourning and seeing hope?
Another view
Acknowledging loss is important; ignoring it isn't healthy either.
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