Understanding Real Love

This is a re-blog of an earlier post… with a message worth repeating. πŸ’›

real love - darkness and forgiveness

“Until we have seen someone’s darkness, we don’t really know who they are.

Until we have forgiven someone’s darknessΒ we don’t really know what love is.”

Marianne Williamson

For anyone who has been a in a long term loving relationship , you can probably relate to this quote. When we Β allow ourselves to be seen in such a vulnerable way it opens up real understanding and connection.

Now consider if you were to say these words to yourself:

Until we see our own darkness, we don’t really know who we are.

Until we have forgiven our own darkness we don’t really know what love is.

The world becomes a kinder and less fearful place when we forgive and love ourselves.

Namaste

40 responses to “Understanding Real Love”

  1. In the Stillness of Willowhill Avatar
    In the Stillness of Willowhill

    You’re right. It’s so important to look at all of the little nooks and crannies that we spend so much energy hiding from ourselves.

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    1. I love the idea of nooks and crannies … makes them intriguing to explore πŸ™‚

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  2. Much wisdom in the post. Love often starts with compassion (and forgiveness). Your blog is beautiful, full of Light and Love. hugs, pat

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    1. Thank you Pat for visiting. I look forward to sharing light, love and practical wisdom. Val x

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  3. Such profound wisdom that we can all relate to.

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  4. The shadow stuff and the lighter fluff, all of who we are within this swirling, whirling wholeness, is lovable and loving. As we dare to sidestep ego from time to time, we rediscover essence. What a happy dance!

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    1. Thank you eM for bringing your light spirit here! I like the idea of our inner life as a dance πŸ™‚

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      1. Your blog is a brilliantly beautiful place at which to read and reflect. Thank you.

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        1. Your words touch my heart eM.
          You are brilliant πŸ™‚

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  5. πŸ™πŸ»πŸ’

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    1. πŸ’• Thank you πŸ’•

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  6. Great insight with this one, Val.

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    1. So glad you enjoyed Van πŸ’›

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  7. Even better the second time. Thanks, Val! ❀

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    1. So many things are Jill πŸ˜‰Especially love and wisdom πŸ’•

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  8. […] via Understanding Real Love β€” Find Your Middle Ground […]

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  9. I think yours is the more powerful version, Val. It really has impact! ❀

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    1. A little unexpected shock keeps up alert and open πŸ˜‰
      Thanks Eliza πŸ’›

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  10. Spot on Val…as usual! Thank you!

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    1. Thank you Gary πŸ’•

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  11. A breath of fresh air and sweet love, Val — thank you~~

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    1. Thank you dear Jet πŸ’•

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  12. that last sentence, oh my……….. perfect and beautiful! πŸ™‚
    (all of the post was great too) cheers, Debi

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    1. So glad it touched the right spot πŸ’•

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  13. Brilliant! We work at understanding/forgiving others. Usually don’t stop and do that for ourselves. xo

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    1. And that’s what brings about our own transformation ❀ thanks Pam πŸ’›

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  14. Lots of wisdom within these words Val and well worth repeating… Thank you for sharing them.. πŸ™‚ Love and Blessings xx

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    1. Thanks Sue. I don’t know who I have replied to right now … but sending a double dose of gratitude and love your way πŸ’•πŸ’•

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      1. I get like that and have been know to reply twice to people lol, just good to see a reply as many I have to go to their sites to see the response. But not to worry.. We still have communication.. πŸ™‚ LOL… Sending much love for your weekend xxx Hugs Sue xx

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  15. So true, especially the last line. Forgiveness is hard, but necessary. Especially when we are learning to forgive and love ourselves.

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  16. ❀

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  17. Beautiful. Something for all of us to think about.

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    1. Thank you Michele πŸ’›

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  18. Well written, thank you for this!

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    1. Thanks millflin πŸ’›

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