If you can't go beyond the hole created by any loss, then…
“If you can't go beyond the hole created by any loss, then the hole becomes a canyon. You can see the other side from the edge. You may have to go to the very bottom before you can climb out of it on the other side.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Describes loss as a deep hole that can become a canyon, suggesting one must reach the bottom to climb out and gain new perspective.
In simple terms: Deep loss can become a canyon; reach bottom to rise.
Embrace depth to find new horizons.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- career setbacks
- mental health
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you learn from hitting rock bottom?
- How to transform loss into growth?
Focusing on the bottom may be painful.