All nights are sacred nights to make confession and resolve and prayer; all days are sacred days to wake new gladness in the sunny air.
Helen HuntRead
I know you're always supposed to want more of everything. But in truth, I'm having a nice ebb and flow of being in my daughter's life every day and getting to keep my work life alive. I'm not nominated for ten thousand everythings every minute, but I am acting and telling stories I love.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Balance in life is essential, valuing family and work equally.
In this quote, Helen Hunt expresses the importance of finding a balance between personal life and work. She reflects on the fulfillment she derives from the simple yet profound experiences of being an active part of her daughter's life while maintaining her career, suggesting that success is not solely measured by accolades but by the joy found in day-to-day living and storytelling.
Themes
BalanceFamilyWorkFulfillmentStorytelling
In practice
Example use cases
During a family gathering, you might share the quote to emphasize the importance of prioritizing family time.
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