Bake Quote by Clarissa Pinkola Estés
““And then there are the cravings.. Oh, la! A woman may crave to be near water, or be belly down, her face in the earth, smelling the wild smell. She might have to drive into the wind. She may have to plant something, pull things out of the ground or put them into the ground. She may have to knead and bake, rapt in dough up to her elbows. She may have to trek into the hills, leaping from rock to rock trying out her voice against the mountain. She may need hours of starry nights where the stars are like face powder spilt on a black marble floor. She may feel she will die if she doesn’t dance naked in a thunderstorm, sit in perfect silence, return home ink-stained, paint-stained, tear-stained, moon-stained.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Women Who Run With the Wolves, Clarissa Pinkola Estés, 1992
A woman’s deep, varied cravings reflect a yearning for connection with nature, creativity, and authentic expression.
In simple terms: Women crave nature, art, and raw experience.
Key Takeaway
Honor and explore your primal desires.
Themes
nature
creativity
authenticity
yearning
embodiment
Mood
longing
wild
introspective
Type
poetic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- gardening
- baking
- hiking
- stargazing
- painting
- dance
Key Concepts
Archetype
sensory immersion
ritual practice
Questions to Reflect On
- What primal desire feels most urgent now?
- How can you safely integrate one craving into daily life?
A Different Perspective
These cravings can be overwhelming and may clash with societal expectations.
