“We don't want to feel less when we have finished a book; we want to feel that new possibilities of being have been opened to us. We don't want to close a book with a sense that life is totally unfair and that there is no light in the darkness; we want to feel that we have been given illumination.”
— Madeleine L'Engle
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“We don't want to feel less when we have finished a book; we want to feel that new possibilities of being have been opened to us. We don't want to close a book with a sense that life is totally unfair and that there is no light in the darkness; we want to feel that we have been given illumination.” ✨ May we always seek the light and the lessons that help us grow. What is a book or a life experience that completely changed your perspective? Let us know in the comments! 👇
About this quote
Life, much like a great novel, is a collection of chapters—some filled with joy and others shrouded in uncertainty. Madeleine L'Engle reminds us that the true purpose of any experience, whether found in the pages of a book or the trials of our daily existence, is not merely to endure, but to expand. When we face the 'darkness' of hardship, the goal isn't just to reach the end of the struggle, but to emerge with a heart that is wider and a spirit that is more resilient. Choosing a path of growth means seeking illumination even in our lowest moments. Instead of letting pain make us feel 'less,' we can choose to view every challenge as a catalyst for a new possibility of being. By shifting our perspective from survival to discovery, we transform our struggles into wisdom. Remember that you are the author of your own story; strive to write a life that doesn't just move forward, but rises upward, leaving you more enlightened and hopeful with every passing page.
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