Improvement Quote by Carol Lynn Pearson
“"The Lesson": Yes, my fretting, Frowning child, I could cross The room to you More easily. But Ive already Learned to walk, So I make you Come to me. Let go now There! You see? Oh, remember This simple lesson, Child, And when In later years You cry out With tight fists And tears Oh, help me, Godplease. Just listen And youll hear A silent voice: I would, child, I would. But its you, Not I, Who needs to try Godhood.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Lesson", 1995
The speaker urges a child to stop seeking external help, suggesting inner strength and self‑reliance are the true path.
In simple terms: Seek inner strength, not external rescue.
Trust your own inner voice.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- family counseling
- personal growth
- spiritual teaching
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance self‑reliance with seeking help?
- What does “Godhood” symbolize here?
Self‑reliance can be isolating.