Advice-to-beginners Quote by Ellen Kort
““Begin. Keep on beginning. Nibble on everything. Take a hike. Teach yourself to whistle. Lie. The older you get the more they'll want your stories. Make them up. Talk to stones. Short-out electric fences. Swim with the sea turtle into the moon. Learn how to die. Eat moonshine pie. Drink wild geranium tea. Run naked in the rain. Everything that happens will happen and none of us will be safe from it. Pull up anchors. Sit close to the god of night. Lie still in a stream and breathe water. Climb to the top of the highest tree until you come to the branch where the blue heron sleeps. Eat poems for breakfast. Wear them on your forehead. Lick the mountain's bare shoulder. Measure the color of days around your mother's death. Put your hands over your face and listen to what they tell you.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Untitled, 1998
The passage urges relentless curiosity, playful experimentation, and embracing life's absurdities to live fully and authentically.
In simple terms: Live boldly, explore everything, accept absurdity.
Key Takeaway
Embrace curiosity and spontaneity.
Themes
creativity
playfulness
existentialism
Mood
joyful
eccentric
Type
inspirational
poetic
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- artistic practice
- travel
- mindful meditation
- daily rituals
Key Concepts
mindfulness
adventure
self‑expression
Questions to Reflect On
- What small habit can spark daily wonder?
- How to balance chaos with responsibility?
A Different Perspective
Too much randomness can cause lack of focus.
