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“It is that holy poetry and singing we are after. ... It is the wild singing we are after, our chance to use the wild language we are learning by heart under the sea. When a woman speaks her truth, fires up her intention and feeling, staying tight with the instinctive nature, she is singing, she is…” quote by Clarissa Pinkola Estes
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“It is that holy poetry and singing we are after. ... It is the wild singing we are after, our chance to use the wild language we are learning by heart under the sea. When a woman speaks her truth, fires up her intention and feeling, staying tight with the instinctive nature, she is singing, she is living in the wild breath-stream of the soul. To live this way is a cycle in itself, one meant to go on, go on, go on.”

Clarissa Pinkola Estes

About This Quote

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

True expression emerges when we embrace our wild, instinctive selves, living authentically through heartfelt speech.

In simple terms: Embrace wild, instinctive self.

Key Takeaway

Live authentically, follow inner voice.

Themes

authenticity wildness instinct expression spirituality

Mood

reflective empowering

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal storytelling
  • artistic performance
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

mythic archetypes inner truth creative flow

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you nurture your inner wildness?
  • What practices help you stay true to instinct?
A Different Perspective

Society often suppresses wild expression.

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