Blame Quote by Anne Lamott
““These two things are almost all I want, but unfortunately, neither one is my strong suit. I am very strong on blame, and wish this were one of God's values, but trust, surrender? Letting go, forgiveness? Maybe just after a period of prayer, but then when the mood passes and real life rears its ugly head again? Not so much. I hate this, the fact that life is usually Chutes and Ladders, with no guaranteed gains. I cannot will myself into having these qualities, so I have to pray for them more often, if I want to be happy. I have to create the habit, just as I had to do with daily writing, and flossing.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Travelogue of a Catholic Girl, Anne Lamott, 2005
The speaker feels lacking in trust, surrender, and forgiveness, relying on prayer and habit formation to develop these virtues.
In simple terms: Struggles with trust and forgiveness, seeks habits to improve.
Key Takeaway
Build habits for trust and forgiveness.
Themes
faith
self-improvement
habit formation
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
personal
spiritual
When to use this quote
- daily prayer
- journaling
- mindfulness practice
- seeking counsel
Key Concepts
spirituality
psychology
self-discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you cultivate trust daily?
- What small habit supports forgiveness?
A Different Perspective
Habits alone may not change deep emotional patterns.
