Ageing Quote by Kim Dallmeier
““I was thinking not very long ago about the difference between the people we "grew up" with vs. the people we're "growing old" with - not always being one and the same - and how time (and the memories we forge together) really does strengthen pretty much all of our relationships/friendships (whether they had started on the right foot or not). And I guess what I've mostly learned (by moving to NZ especially) is that the more Significant people you have in your life, the more 'manageable' the idea of loss, losing a loved-one, can become - not because you can replace them (obviously you can't) or because they're interchangeable (no one is), but because like a foundation to a house the more pillars you have (people you love) holding it up (loving you) the more solid/resilient you become - and from there, I find you're better equipped to overcome whatever life throws your way. That said time does pass us by very quickly. I find it much more noticeable through our growing kids than ever before.””
About This Quote
Strong relationships act as multiple pillars, making loss more bearable and resilience stronger.
In simple terms: Friends are pillars that help us cope with loss and stay resilient.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate diverse, supportive friendships.
Themes
relationships
resilience
loss
growth
Mood
reflective
hopeful
nostalgic
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- family life
- moving to a new country
- dealing with grief
- parenting
- career changes
Key Concepts
social support
psychological resilience
attachment theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you nurture new pillars in your life?
- What memories strengthen your existing pillars?
A Different Perspective
Loss still causes pain despite support networks.
