Heart Quote by Stephen Levine
“Our work is to keep our hearts open in hell.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The End of Your Life, 1995
Levine suggests that even in the worst places, we must keep our hearts open to love and compassion.
In simple terms: Keep love open even in hell.
Key Takeaway
Practice compassion despite hardship.
Themes
resilience
compassion
spirituality
Mood
somber
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Crisis counseling
- prison ministry
- hospital work
Key Concepts
Heart‑opening
suffering
acceptance
Questions to Reflect On
- When does compassion become self‑neglect?
- How can you protect yourself while helping others?
A Different Perspective
Opening the heart can be dangerous if it leads to burnout.
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