Loving person Quote by Judith Hanson Lasater
““... I consciously closed down my energy. He instantly left me alone. I learned a powerful lesson that day. When you open up your heart, it can be out of pride. Had I been wiser, I would have realized that it would be better to keep my energy to myself unless I was truly the loving person that I thought I was. Vulnerability is not an excuse for forgetting to honor the appropriateness of sharing love. Learning to share the deep opening of your heart is life's most important lesson. But it needs discrimination as its partner.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Art of Loving, Judith Hanson Lasater, 1995
Opening one's heart can expose us to misuse; careful discernment protects us while allowing genuine love to flow.
In simple terms: Heart openness needs discernment.
Key Takeaway
Balance openness with discernment.
Themes
vulnerability
love
boundaries
self‑care
discernment
Mood
reflective
cautious
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- romantic relationships
- friendships
- family interactions
- therapy sessions
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
emotional intelligence
relationship dynamics
personal growth
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it safe to share deeply?
- How do you set healthy boundaries?
A Different Perspective
Over‑sharing can lead to emotional harm or exploitation.
![“So the best thing is to really work on yourself and opening your own heart and just letting all that stuff [worrying] go. And it is possible. It's sometimes takes a lot of time; it's not easy. And a lot of sitting with yourself and trying to work with your own heart.” quote by Alice Walker](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b99/alice-walker-347_best-things_so-the-best-thing-is-to-really-work-on-y_616889.jpg)
![“[Let] go of your attachments: your attachment to being right, to having total control, or to living forever. This process of letting go is integral to the process of becoming whole.” quote by Judith Hanson Lasater](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/44f/judith-hanson-lasater-12396_attachment_let-go-of-your-attachments-your-attachme_483150.jpg)
