The message sent is not always the message received.
Virginia SatirRead
Over the years I have developed a picture of what a human being living humanely is like. She is a person who understand, values and develops her body, finding it beautiful and useful; a person who is real and is willing to take risks, to be creative, to manifest competence, to change when the situation calls for it, and to find ways to accommodate to what is new and different, keeping that part of the old that is still useful and discarding what is not.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote highlights the qualities of a humane individual who embraces change, creativity, and personal growth.
Virginia Satir describes an ideal human being as someone who appreciates their own body and capabilities, embraces creativity and risk-taking, and adapts to new circumstances while retaining what is beneficial from the past. This notion underscores the importance of personal development, resilience, and the balance between tradition and innovation in one’s life.
Themes
HumanityPersonal GrowthCreativityAdaptationChange
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about embracing life's transitions.
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