At the same time, the truth is that we are beloved, even in our current condition, by someone; we have loved and been loved. We have also known the abyss of love lost to death or rejection, and that it somehow leads to new life. We have been redeemed and saved by love, even as a few times we have been nearly destroyed, and worse, seen our children nearly destroyed. We are who we love, we are one, and we are autonomous.
In her book "Almost Everything: Notes on Hope," Anne Lamott reflects on the profound nature of love's impact on our lives. She emphasizes that despite our imperfections and the challenges we face, we remain cherished by someone. The experiences of loving and being loved shape our identities, and even the pain of love lost can lead to renewal and growth. This duality of love—its power to uplift and its capacity to...
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