“When you meet a man who is broken, pick him up and carry him. When you meet a woman who’s broken, put her all into your arms. Cause we don’t know where we come from … we don’t know where we are. ”
— Laurie Anderson
View social media caption
“When you meet a man who is broken, pick him up and carry him. When you meet a woman who’s broken, put her all into your arms. Cause we don’t know where we come from … we don’t know where we are.” 🤍 In a world full of noise, simple kindness is the greatest gift we can give. Who is someone that helped you find your strength when you felt broken? Tag them below to show your gratitude! 👇
About this quote
In a world that often demands strength and perfection, Laurie Anderson reminds us of the profound beauty found in fragility. We all carry invisible scars—broken pieces of a heart or a spirit that the world doesn't always see. The true essence of living lies not in our ability to remain unbroken, but in our willingness to hold space for others when they fall apart. By offering a steady hand or a warm embrace, we acknowledge that suffering is a universal language and that no one should have to navigate their darkest hours alone. This call to compassion is a gentle reminder that we are all travelers in an unfamiliar landscape. When we stop trying to 'fix' people and instead choose to simply 'carry' them, we create a sanctuary of belonging. In the face of life's existential uncertainty, kindness becomes our only true compass. When we lift others up, we inadvertently heal our own wounds, discovering that the act of selfless love is the most powerful way to find our own way home.
Photo Credit:
Photo by Dmitry Rodionov on Unsplash
