Quote by Clarissa Pinkola Estes

I hope you will go out and let stories happen to you, and that you will work them, water them with your blood and tears and you laughter till they bloom, till you yourself burst into bloom.

I hope you will go out and let stories happen to you, and th

Summary

This quote encourages individuals to embrace new experiences and allow themselves to be immersed in compelling narratives. By actively engaging with these stories, investing their emotions and efforts, individuals can nurture them until they flourish. Eventually, the quote suggests that this profound engagement with stories can lead to personal growth and transformation, symbolized by the imagery of bursting into bloom.

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By Clarissa Pinkola Estes

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