I have me brave women who are exploring the outer edge of human possibility, with no history to guide them, and with a courage to make themselves vulnerable that I find moving beyond words.
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The point of the journey is not just healing. It's also recovering the truest, most spontaneous, joyful, and creative core of ourselves.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The journey of healing leads to rediscovering our true and joyful selves.
In this quote, Gloria Steinem emphasizes that healing is not merely about mending wounds or overcoming difficulties; it also encompasses the profound process of reclaiming our authentic selves. This involves access to our inherent joy, creativity, and spontaneity, which may have been obscured due to lifeβs challenges. The journey is both a physical and emotional trip inward, resulting in personal growth and the realization of our true essence.
Themes
HealingJourneySelf-DiscoveryCreativityJoy
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech on personal development.
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