Quote by Anne Morrow Lindbergh

The only real security is not in owning or possessing, not in demanding or expecting, not in hoping, even. Security in a relationship lies neither in looking back to what it was, nor forward to what it might be, but living in the present and accepting it as it is now.

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Summary

This quote emphasizes that true security in a relationship cannot be based on material possessions, expectations, or unfulfilled desires. Rather, it is found in fully embracing and accepting the present moment as it is, without dwelling on the past or obsessing over the future. It suggests that nurturing a sense of contentment in the present is the key to finding security and fulfillment in any relationship.

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By Anne Morrow Lindbergh

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