Being Loved by Someone Gives You Strength & Loving Someone Gives You the Courage

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.

To me, his quote talks of the two faces of love. Love can be out-going (love from you to another person) and love can be inbound (love to you from another person).  Each of these types of love have their own characteristics, and each of them smile on us in a different manner.

In the case of love out-going, it gives you courage. You know your love for someone will sustain you and can help you face danger, deal with threatening situations, and sustain yourself against impossible odds. This is because with this love, you are emboldened and confident.

In the case of love inbound, it gives you strength. You know some one loves you, and you are able to handle tougher situations, be more energetic in your life and move the unmovable. This is because with this love, all things are possible.

Why is the Love important in this context ?

The out-going love, the love you give to others, provides us with the reason we need to be brave and courageous. With the love for others in our hearts, we are more prepared to sacrifice so that they won’t have to suffer.

The inbound love, the love you receive from others, provides us with the support we need to be strong. With the loving support of others, we are buoyed, and believe we can do (almost) anything.

Note that we have only covered the feelings of love we have for other people. Consider taking some time and exploring what ideals you love. Do the second half of the exercise again for the ideals, and consider what they mean to you, and how these feelings help you feel brave and courageous.

Love is one of the most powerful forces on this planet. Understand it, harness it and build on 

it. Love with honesty and integrity, and provide the world with your example.