Tears are a river that takes you somewhere…Tears lift your boat off the rocks, off dry ground, carrying it downriver to someplace better.
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Asking the proper question is the central action of transformation- in fairy tales, in analysis, and in individuation. The key question causes germination of consciousness. The properly shaped question always emanates from an essential curiosity about what stands behind. Questions are the keys that cause the secret doors of the psyche to swing open.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Posing the right questions is essential for personal transformation and self-discovery.
This quote emphasizes the importance of asking meaningful questions as a catalyst for transformation in various aspects of life, including personal growth and understanding one's psyche. Clarissa Pinkola Estes suggests that curiosity and the right inquiries can unlock deeper insights and awareness, leading to a profound change in one's consciousness and emotional state.
Themes
QuestionsTransformationCuriosityConsciousnessPsyche
In practice
Example use cases
In a workshop on personal development, one might use this quote to inspire attendees to explore deep questions about themselves.
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