Happy times Quote by Erica Lorraine Scheidt
““In the happy times, in the tell-me-again times, when I’m seven and there are no stepbrothers and it’s before the stepfathers, my mom lets me sleep in her bed. Her bed is a raft on the ocean. It’s a cloud, a forest, a spaceship, a cocoon we share. I stretch out big as I can, a five-pointed star, and she bundles me back up in her arms. When I wake I’m tangled in her hair. “Tell me again,” I say and she tells me again how she wanted me more than anything. “More than anything in the world,” she says, “I wanted a little girl.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh, 2022
A mother’s love creates a safe, imaginative sanctuary for a child, turning ordinary moments into magical experiences.
In simple terms: A mother’s love makes ordinary moments magical.
Key Takeaway
Cherish and create safe, imaginative spaces for loved ones.
Themes
love
family
imagination
comfort
security
Mood
tender
nostalgic
reflective
Type
personal
emotional
narrative
When to use this quote
- bedtime rituals
- parent‑child bonding
- comfort during stress
- building confidence
Key Concepts
attachment theory
psychological safety
creative play
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you create safe spaces for loved ones?
- What does imagination add to emotional security?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may idealize motherhood, overlooking real‑world complexities.
