'It may also be that a woman's creative process is misunderstood or disrespected by those around her. It is up to her to inform them that when she has "that look" in her eyes, it does not mean she is a vacant lot waiting to be filled. It means she is balancing a big cardhouse of ideas on a single fingertip, and she is carefully connecting all the cards using tiny crystalline bones and a little spit, and if she can just get it all to the table without it falling down or flying apart, she can bring an image from the unseen world into being.'
~ Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Women Who Run With the Wolves
Love this quote and the image is so peaceful. Thanks for sharing both!
Oh my goodness, I love this. Thank you so much for sharing.
Thank goodness someone has finally explained my “vacant look.” Was not familiar with this quote. Will now keep it in my back pocket for when someone accuses me of being “spaced out.” Awesome.
I feel like I am always: “balancing a big cardhouse of ideas on a single fingertip”. It could be fun, creative or simply I need to go get floor cleaner before I mop, must return library book on the way, lalalala you get it.
i had forgotten that fabulous book. i read it at a time of great turmoil in the workplace and it was my saving grace.
Yes.
Yes yes yes.
beautiful shot….so warm but yet, it makes me want to sit there and simply yearn
Genius, just emailed it to my husband… for when he wants to ask about the look again.
I have had this book for ages, and only just started reading it! This is great, thx for posting it! And, yes, the image exudes such serenity and clarity!
Enjoy your day!
oh my lord….this is fabulous !
thanks for reminding me of the book…
such a beautiful quote. especially the “balancing a big cardhouse of ideas on a single fingertip” part. I feel like that is me every morning until I get my journal out before I start my day.
can i just tell you how much i love this? yes yes yes! i need to reread this book, it has ben a while!
smile.
Thank you for inspiring me today :)
love this.
truly.
wow, wonderful words.
I think it is time for me to read this book; I am ready!
I love this book.
brilliant!
beautiful. ha, nothing new to add in this comment reel besides the obvious.
thanks for posting this!
xo.
Clarissa is one of my most favorites! Thank you for sharing! GO FORTH AND CREATE!
i’ve been having trouble locating my inspiration lately, so thank you for this.
xo
Great quote.. I am copying this down for my massive collection of quotes now!
One of my favorite books of all time. What an excellent quotation. Thanks for posting it.
oh I love seeing my curtains here The room is so empty without you. :(
I read that book a long, long time ago…I had forgotten how wonderful it is. Thanks for reminding me, I think it is time to revisit my copy!
Oh I love Clarissa! So many wonderful ideas and truths in that book.