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Community Quote by Anne Lamott

“When hope is not pinned wriggling onto a shiny image or expectation, it sometimes floats forth and opens like one of those fluted Japanese blossoms, flimsy and spastic, bright and warm. This almost always seems to happen in community.” quote by Anne Lamott
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“When hope is not pinned wriggling onto a shiny image or expectation, it sometimes floats forth and opens like one of those fluted Japanese blossoms, flimsy and spastic, bright and warm. This almost always seems to happen in community.”

Anne Lamott

About This Quote

Hope can arise spontaneously, unbound by specific expectations, manifesting as a delicate, vibrant presence that thrives in communal settings.

In simple terms: Hope emerges organically in community.

Key Takeaway

Hope is a shared, spontaneous energy.

Themes

hope community spontaneity vulnerability beauty

Mood

uplifting reflective

Type

philosophical poetic

When to use this quote

  • group brainstorming
  • support groups
  • team building retreats

Key Concepts

expectation collective experience emotional resilience

Practical Applications

  • facilitating collaborative creativity
  • strengthening social bonds

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does community shape your sense of hope?
  • What expectations limit your hope?
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