Reading is the unbelievably healthy way _x000D_ my attention deficit disorder medicates itself. _x000D_ Reading is escape, and the opposite of escape; it's a way to _x000D_ make contact with reality after a day of making things up.
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So, twice a week, I go to a beauty salon and have my hair blown dry. It’s cheaper by far than psychoanalysis, and much more uplifting.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Self-care activities can provide emotional uplift and mental clarity.
In this quote, Nora Ephron humorously highlights the benefits of indulging in personal grooming as a form of emotional and psychological relief. She contrasts the investment in beauty treatments with psychoanalysis, suggesting that simple pleasures can significantly contribute to one’s well-being and happiness.
Themes
BeautySelf-CareHappinessUpliftingEmotion
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared at a women's retreat discussing self-care and well-being.
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