Born Quote by e. e. cummings
“...losing through you what seemed myself, i find selves unimaginably mine; beyond sorrow's own joys and hopings very fears yours is the light by which my spirit's born: yours is the darkness of my soul's return... you are my sun, my moon, and all my stars.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "i carry your heart with me", 1925
Deep love intertwines souls, making another’s light and darkness part of one’s own existence.
In simple terms: Love merges identities and emotions.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the transformative power of love.
Themes
love
identity
interconnectedness
Mood
intimate
poetic
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- relationships
- therapy
- creative writing
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
romanticism
psychology
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- How does love shape your sense of self?
- Can love be both light and darkness?
A Different Perspective
Intense intimacy can blur personal boundaries, risking loss of self.
![“When He [God] talks of their losing their selves, He means only abandoning the clamour of self-will; once they have done that, He really gives them back all their personality, and boasts (I am afraid, sincerely) that when they are wholly His they will be more themselves than ever.” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/396/anonymous-1_boast_when-he-god-talks-of-their-losing-their_468519.jpg)
