Foundation Quote by Anne Lamott
““Underneath all things means that beneath the floorboards, in the depths, in the spaces between the pebbles or sandy floor that contain the pond, that hold our own inside person, is something that can't be destroyed, a foundation that keeps all the water from sinking back into the earth. Something is there, something we need, when we come to rest, when all is lost.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Travelogue of a Soul, 2005
The quote suggests an inner, indestructible core that supports us when we are exhausted or lost.
In simple terms: We all have an unbreakable inner foundation.
Key Takeaway
Trust your inner core in hardship.
Themes
resilience
inner strength
spirituality
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- midlife crisis
- creative block
- spiritual retreat
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- What is your personal inner foundation?
- How can you nurture it?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may be overly abstract for practical coping.
