The well from which we draw our love to give to other…
““The well from which we draw our love to give to other people, should never be only as deep as the well wherein resides the love we have already received in our lives. The cycle must be broken. The former well must be abandoned and we must create a love in our hearts for others, from the bricks and the mortar of our own visions. Our raw materials must come not only from what we received; but our raw materials must come from what we envision to create. From your desires and your visions— your bricks and mortar should materialize. And if your former well is completely empty and dry— so what— you don't owe it to your past, to the people who hurt you, to make that emptiness and that void, your place for drawing water from!””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Love should be generated from personal vision, not just from past received love, breaking the cycle of dependence.
In simple terms: Create love from your own dreams, not just from what you got.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate self‑generated love.
Themes
love
self‑growth
vision
healing
personal development
Mood
reflective
empowering
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- relationship counseling
- personal coaching
- creative projects
- mindfulness practice
- therapy
Key Concepts
self‑actualization
creative agency
emotional independence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you build love from your own aspirations?
- What does abandoning the old well feel like?
A Different Perspective
If you rely solely on past love, you may limit future capacity to give.