I applaud Women in Film - not only for celebrating the successes of women, but for providing a safety network to mentor women and to discuss the particular issues that arise in a very male-dominated industry.
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People had always vaguely mentioned that when you have children, how part of your life would stop. But they don't say that some other extraordinary part of your life opens up.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Having children changes your life in unexpected and profound ways.
This quote by Cate Blanchett emphasizes the transformative nature of parenthood. While many people warn that certain aspects of your life may diminish when becoming a parent, they often overlook the new and extraordinary experiences that parenthood brings, suggesting that the journey of raising children can be an enriching and fulfilling part of life.
Themes
ChildrenLifeTransformationParenthoodExtraordinary
In practice
Example use cases
During a parenting class, I shared this quote to highlight the joys of raising children.
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