Active Quote by Clarissa Pinkola Estes
“We practice conscious forgetting by refusing to summon up the fiery material, we refuse to recollect. To forget is an active, not a passive, endeavor. It means to not haul up certain materials, or turn them over and over, to not work oneself up by repetitive thought, picture, or emotion.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Women Who Run With The Wolves, Clarissa Pinkola Estes, 1992
Conscious forgetting is an intentional act of not revisiting painful memories or thoughts, preventing them from dominating one’s mind.
In simple terms: Choosing not to dwell on harmful memories.
Key Takeaway
Practice selective mental focus.
Themes
mindfulness
psychology
healing
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
advice
psychological
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- stress management
- personal growth
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
cognitive control
emotional regulation
Questions to Reflect On
- Which memories do you repeatedly revisit?
- How can you gently redirect your focus?
A Different Perspective
It may be hard to identify which thoughts to suppress without avoidance.
