Quote Someone I loved once gave me a box full of...

“Someone I loved once gave me a box full of darkness. It took me years to understand that this too, was a gift.” - Mary Oliver

Decryption of quote

Someone I loved once gave me a box full of darkness. It took me years to understand that this too, was a gift.

Imagine receiving a gift from someone you love, only to find that it is filled with darkness. At first, you may feel confused, hurt, and lost. You may wonder why this person would give you something so heavy and burdensome.

But as time passes and you begin to unpack the darkness, you realize that it is not meant to harm you, but to challenge you. It is a gift that forces you to confront your fears, insecurities, and doubts. It pushes you to grow, to evolve, and to become stronger.

Darkness is not always a negative force. It can be a catalyst for transformation, a stepping stone towards enlightenment. It is through facing our darkest moments that we discover our true strength and resilience.

Just as a seed needs darkness to germinate and grow, so too do we need darkness to cultivate our inner light. It is in the depths of despair that we find the courage to rise above our circumstances and shine brightly.

So, the next time someone gives you a box full of darkness, remember that it is not a curse, but a blessing in disguise. Embrace it, learn from it, and allow it to guide you on your journey towards self-discovery and self-empowerment.

For it is in the darkest moments that we find the brightest light. It is in the depths of despair that we discover our true potential and purpose. It is in the gift of darkness that we find the gift of ourselves.




darkness gift love

Quotes to Explore


 inspirational quotes - Image for quote : If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.

If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.

Marcus Tullius Cicero

 inspirational quotes - Image for quote : A room without books is like a body without a soul.

A room without books is like a body without a soul.

Marcus Tullius Cicero

 inspirational quotes - Image for quote : I read a book one day and my whole life was changed.

I read a book one day and my whole life was changed.

Orhan Pamuk

 inspirational quotes - Image for quote : It is what you read when you don't have to that determines what you will be when you can't help it.

It is what you read when you don't have to that determines what you will be when you can't help it.

Oscar Wilde

 inspirational quotes - Image for quote : If one cannot enjoy reading a book over and over again, there is no use in reading it at all.

If one cannot enjoy reading a book over and over again, there is no use in reading it at all.

Oscar Wilde

 inspirational quotes - Image for quote : A great book should leave you with many experiences, and slightly exhausted at the end. You live several lives while reading.

A great book should leave you with many experiences, and slightly exhausted at the end. You live several lives while reading.

William Styron