Accepting Quote by Anne Morrow Lindbergh
“We insist on permanency, on continuity, when the only continuity possible is in growth, in freedom, in the sense that the dancers are free, barely touching as they pass but partners in the same pattern. The only real security in a relationship lies neither in looking back in nostalgia, nor forward with dread or anticipation, but living in the present and accepting the relationship as it is now.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Gift of Living, Anne Morrow Lindbergh, 1965
True security in relationships comes from embracing present growth and freedom rather than clinging to past nostalgia or fearing the future.
In simple terms: Live now, accept growth and freedom
Key Takeaway
Embrace present, accept change
Themes
relationships
growth
freedom
present-mindfulness
Mood
reflective
hopeful
calm
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- marriage counseling
- friendship development
- team collaboration
- personal growth coaching
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
attachment theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice present acceptance in a tense partnership?
- What fears arise when you let go of nostalgic expectations?
A Different Perspective
If partners resist change, security may feel fragile.
