Breaking the Shell

I just saw this quote from a friend and like it, but I believe it is mostly accurate relating to emotional pain rather than physical.

“Your pain is the breaking of the shell that encloses your understanding.”
- Kahlil Gibran

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About russtowne

My wife and I have been married for over 33 years. We have 3 adult children and recently became grandparents for the first time, with a second one on the way! I founded, own, and operate an investment management and advisory firm. My wife is a Special Ed teacher for Kindergartners and First Graders. In addition to our family and friends and my profession, my passions include writing poetry, song lyrics, and non-fiction short stories; tending a fern garden and small redwood grove on our property, hiking in ancient old-growth redwood forests, and watching old movie classics.
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5 Responses to Breaking the Shell

  1. judysp says:

    What a great quote Russ :)

  2. russtowne says:

    Thank you, judysp! I just came from your blog and enjoyed reading a bunch of your posts.

    Russ

  3. Jo-Anne says:

    Yes a what a great quote

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