Quote by Anne Lamott

When hope is not pinned wriggling onto a shiny image or expectation, it sometimes floats forth and opens.

When hope is not pinned wriggling onto a shiny image or expe

Summary

This quote suggests that hope can often be limited or confined by our specific desires or expectations. When we let go of these preconceived notions and attachments, hope is then free to emerge and expand. It highlights the idea that hope is not necessarily dependent upon a specific outcome, but rather a willingness to embrace uncertainty and remain open to possibilities. By relinquishing our fixation on specific images or expectations, hope can flourish and lead us towards new opportunities and experiences.

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By Anne Lamott

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