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“There will always be times when you feel discouraged. I too, have felt despair many times in my life, but I do not keep a chair for it; I will not entertain it. It is not allowed to eat from my plate.” quote by Clarissa Pinkola Estes
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“There will always be times when you feel discouraged. I too, have felt despair many times in my life, but I do not keep a chair for it; I will not entertain it. It is not allowed to eat from my plate.”

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.

Even in deep despair, one should not give it space or allow it to dominate daily life; it must be rejected.

In simple terms: Do not let despair sit at your table; keep it out.

Key Takeaway

Refuse to entertain hopelessness; stay focused on nourishment.

Themes

resilience mental health self‑discipline hope

Mood

determined empowering

Type

motivational practical

When to use this quote

  • daily routine
  • career setbacks
  • personal loss
  • health challenges

Key Concepts

cognitive reframing emotional regulation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you keep hope alive during repeated setbacks?
  • What practices prevent despair from taking root?
A Different Perspective

Denial can ignore needed support; balance is essential.

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