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But grief still has to be worked through. It is like…

“But grief still has to be worked through. It is like walking through water. Sometimes there are little waves lapping about my feet. Sometimes there is an enormous breaker that knocks me down. Sometimes there is a sudden and fierce squall. But I know that many waters cannot quench love, neither can…” quote by Madeleine L'Engle
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“But grief still has to be worked through. It is like walking through water. Sometimes there are little waves lapping about my feet. Sometimes there is an enormous breaker that knocks me down. Sometimes there is a sudden and fierce squall. But I know that many waters cannot quench love, neither can the floods drown it.”

Madeleine L'Engle

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Grief is a persistent, fluid experience that can be gentle or overwhelming, yet love remains unextinguishable.

In simple terms: Grief feels like walking through water, but love endures.

Key Takeaway

Accept and process grief while trusting love’s resilience.

Themes

grief love resilience

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

inspirational emotional

When to use this quote

  • therapy sessions
  • support groups
  • personal reflection
  • writing about loss

Key Concepts

emotional endurance metaphor for loss healing process

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you recognize the waves of grief in daily life?
  • What practices help you stay anchored in love?
A Different Perspective

Grief may resurface unexpectedly, challenging progress.

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