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“Each woman has potential access to Rio Abajo Rio, this river beneath the river. She arrives there through deep meditation, dance, writing, painting, prayermaking, singing, drumming, active imagination, or any activity which requires an intense altered consciousness. A woman arrives in this…” quote by Clarissa Pinkola Estés
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““Each woman has potential access to Rio Abajo Rio, this river beneath the river. She arrives there through deep meditation, dance, writing, painting, prayermaking, singing, drumming, active imagination, or any activity which requires an intense altered consciousness. A woman arrives in this world-between-worlds through yearning and by seeking something she can see just out of the corner of her eye. She arrives there by deeply creative acts, through intentional solitude, and by practice of any of the arts.””

Clarissa Pinkola Estés

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Women can reach a deep inner realm through creative, meditative, or artistic practices that alter consciousness.

In simple terms: Creative acts open inner worlds.

Key Takeaway

Engage in art or meditation to explore inner depths.

Themes

creativity spirituality self‑discovery women’s experience

Mood

introspective inspired

Type

reflective poetic

When to use this quote

  • art therapy
  • meditation retreats
  • writing workshops
  • dance classes
  • solo travel

Key Concepts

psychology mythology altered states

Questions to Reflect On

  • What creative practice helps you feel most connected?
  • How does solitude influence your inner journey?
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