Birth Quote by Abraham Verghese
“According to Shiva, life is in the end about fixing holes. Shiva didn't speak in metaphors. fixing holes is precisely what he did. Still, it's an apt metaphor for our profession. But there's another kind of hole, and that is the wound that divides family. Sometimes this wound occurs at the moment of birth, sometimes it happens later. We are all fixing what is broken. It is the task of a lifetime. We'll leave much unfinished for the next generation.”
About This Quote
Source Book: My Own Country by Abraham Verghese, 1994
Life is about repairing deep wounds, especially familial ones, and this work spans generations.
In simple terms: We heal family wounds over a lifetime.
Key Takeaway
Commit to repairing relational breaks.
Themes
healing
family
legacy
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- counseling
- family therapy
- intergenerational dialogue
Key Concepts
psychology
generational trauma
caregiving
Questions to Reflect On
- What family wounds need your attention?
- How can you sustain healing across generations?
A Different Perspective
Healing is limited by personal denial and external resistance.
