--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Think about what you love, Hildegard…" description: "\"“Think about what you love, Hildegard. Trust it. That’s where your talents lie and that’s where you’ll find happiness, even here.”\" — Mary Sharratt" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3cc/mary-sharratt-81652_happiness_think-about-what-you-love-hildegard-trus_854937.jpg" --- # Think about what you love, Hildegard. Trust it. That’s… ![“Think about what you love, Hildegard. Trust it. That’s where your talents lie and that’s where you’ll find happiness, even here.” quote by Mary Sharratt](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3cc/mary-sharratt-81652_happiness_think-about-what-you-love-hildegard-trus_854937.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3cc/mary-sharratt-81652_happiness_think-about-what-you-love-hildegard-trus_854937.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3cc/mary-sharratt-81652_happiness_think-about-what-you-love-hildegard-trus_854937.jpg) > ““Think about what you love, Hildegard. Trust it. That’s where your talents lie and that’s where you’ll find happiness, even here.”” Mary Sharratt ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Follow your inner passions; they guide you to work that feels meaningful and bring lasting joy. **In simple terms:** Trust your passions for fulfillment. Key Takeaway Listen to your heart. 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