The measure of our courage is the measure of our willingness to embrace disappointment, to turn towards it rather than away, the understanding that every real conversation of life involves having our hearts broken somewhere along the way. ~ David Whyte, Consolations

Whyte speaks of disappointment as an “invitation to reality.” To be a whole person is to not turn away from reality, no matter what it brings. Our hearts will be broken and will experience deep love too.

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