Bridges Quote by Cheryl Strayed
“The wanting was a wilderness and I had to find my own way out of the woods. It took me four years, seven months, and three days to do it. I didn't know where I was going until I got there.It was a place called the Bridge of the Gods.”
About This Quote
Source Memoir: "Wild" by Cheryl Strayed, 2012
Personal struggle is a wilderness; finding a path requires time and perseverance
In simple terms: Wilderness metaphor for personal challenge
Persist through hardship to discover purpose
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- travel therapy
- mental health recovery
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What inner resources helped you navigate?
- How can others find their own “bridge”?
Time alone may not resolve all issues