Being true Quote by Clarissa Pinkola Estes
“In this tradition a story is 'holy,' and it is used as medicine," she told Radiance magazine. "The story is not told to lift you up, to make you feel better, or to entertain you, although all those things can be true. The story is meant to take the spirit into a descent to find something that is lost or missing and to bring it back to consciousness again.”
About This Quote
Source Magazine: Radiance, interview, 1990s
Stories function as therapeutic tools that guide the spirit to recover lost parts of itself and restore wholeness.
In simple terms: Stories heal by revealing what’s missing.
Key Takeaway
Use narrative to explore inner gaps.
Themes
healing
storytelling
psychology
Mood
reflective
introspective
Type
therapeutic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- personal journaling
- group circles
- creative writing
Key Concepts
Jungian archetypes
collective unconscious
narrative therapy
Questions to Reflect On
- What part of yourself feels missing?
- How can a story help you reclaim it?
A Different Perspective
Stories may oversimplify complex trauma if not contextualized.
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