Deeply hurt Quote by Linda Goodman
““Sometimes, it seems that the problems of two people who love each other are hopeless, the wall that separates them too high to ever surmount. But their problems would all dissolve, simply disappear, if they would only touch hands—or hearts—or minds—or even touch noses—and whisper just one word: “magic!” For love is magic, the secret power all who love possess without realizing it. No matter how great the injury, or how bitter the words, love will erase it all, as if it had never been. But not without the desire and effort to do so on the part of the one who has inflicted the pain—not without the quality of forgiveness on the part of the one who’s been deeply hurt. Desire, effort and forgiveness, intermingled, are necessary to release love’s force and power.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Love and the Stars, Linda Goodman, 1977
Love's power can heal, but requires desire, effort, and forgiveness from both partners.
In simple terms: Love heals when both give effort and forgiveness.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate desire, effort, and forgiveness in relationships.
Themes
love
healing
forgiveness
effort
desire
relationships
Mood
hopeful
reflective
empathetic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Couples therapy
- conflict mediation
- personal growth workshops
- relationship counseling
Key Concepts
Emotional intimacy
conflict resolution
psychological healing
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can you take to foster forgiveness?
- How does desire sustain love during hardship?
A Different Perspective
Healing may be limited without genuine willingness to change.
