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When something wonderful happens...it is to be cherished…

“When something wonderful happens...it is to be cherished in the heart and in the mind. We must not be afraid of the wonderful things, nor must we let others laugh them away from us. Only thus do we learn how to hold our dreams.” quote by Elizabeth Yates
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““When something wonderful happens...it is to be cherished in the heart and in the mind. We must not be afraid of the wonderful things, nor must we let others laugh them away from us. Only thus do we learn how to hold our dreams.””

Elizabeth Yates

About This Quote

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

Cherishing wonderful moments fuels dreams; fear of loss should not hinder appreciation.

In simple terms: Hold wonder close.

Key Takeaway

Nurture awe and dreams.

Themes

wonder dreams appreciation psychology growth mindset

Mood

hopeful warm reflective

Type

Cherished:1 Dreams:1 Psychology:0 Wonderful things:0 Hold Dreams:0 Happens Cherished:0 Cherished Heart:0 Wonderful Happens:0

When to use this quote

  • journaling
  • creative projects
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

positive psychology dream cultivation mindful gratitude

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does awe influence goal setting?
  • What practices keep wonder alive?
A Different Perspective

Focusing only on wonder may ignore reality.

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