Balance Quote by Brian Froud
“Anytime that is ‘betwixt and between’ or transitional is the faeries’ favorite time. They inhabit transitional spaces: the bottom of the garden, existing in a space between manmade cultivation and wilderness. Look for them in the space between nurture and nature, they are to be found at all boarders and boundaries, or on the edges of water where it is neither land nor lake, neither path nor pond. They come when we are half-asleep. They come at moments when we least expect them; when our rational mind balances with the fluid irrational.”
About This Quote
Source Illustrated Book: The Faerie Book, 1990
Faeries dwell in liminal spaces where the ordinary meets the wild; they appear at transitions, inviting awareness of the unseen.
In simple terms: Faeries appear at boundaries between order and nature.
Key Takeaway
Notice and honor transitional moments.
Themes
myth
nature
transformation
boundaries
Mood
mysterious
playful
Type
mythical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- gardening
- nighttime walks
- creative brainstorming
- meditation
Key Concepts
Liminality
fairy folklore
Questions to Reflect On
- What boundaries in your life feel magical?
- How can you honor the in-between?
A Different Perspective
Not all cultures accept faerie symbolism.
