If you surrender completely to the moments as they pass, you live more richly those moments.
Anne Morrow LindberghRead
Woman must come of age by herself. This is the essence of 'coming of age'-to learn how to stand alone. She must learn not to depend on another, nor to feel she must prove her strength by competing with another. In the past, she has swung between these two opposite poles of dependence and competition, of Victorianism and Feminism. Both extremes throw her off balance; neither is the center, the true center of being a whole woman. She must find her true center alone. She must become whole.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A woman's journey to maturity requires independence and self-discovery, rather than relying on others or engaging in competition.
Anne Morrow Lindbergh emphasizes the importance of women finding their own identity and strength through self-reliance rather than dependence on others or vying for superiority. She critiques the historical extremes of Victorianism and Feminism, suggesting that true empowerment comes from centering oneself and learning to stand alone, which leads to wholeness and balance in identity.
Themes
IndependenceSelf-DiscoveryStrengthWomenBalance
In practice
Example use cases
In a women's empowerment seminar, you could use this quote to inspire attendees to embrace their individuality.
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