Quote by Barbara Kingsolver

In my own worst seasons I've come back from the colorless world of despair by forcing myself to look hard, for a long time, at a single glorious thing: a flame of red geranium outside my bedroom window. And then another: my daughter in a yellow dress. And another: the perfect outline of a full, dark sphere behind the crescent moon. Until I learned to be in love with my life again. Like a stroke victim retraining new parts of the brain to grasp lost skills, I have taught myself joy, over and over again(15).

In my own worst seasons I've come back from the colorless wo

Summary

This quote explains how the speaker has navigated through their darkest times by focusing on moments of beauty and wonder. By consciously directing their attention towards specific things, such as a vibrant geranium or their daughter's bright dress, they were able to reconnect with the feeling of being in love with life again. The process is likened to the rehabilitation of a stroke victim, as the speaker continuously trains themselves to find joy and appreciate the world around them. The quote highlights the power of finding solace in small moments and rediscovering joy amidst despair.

By Barbara Kingsolver

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