Body Quote by Eve Ensler
“Trauma dissociates us from the parts of our body that are wounded, so we have to leave our whole body. It's a journey you take your whole life, that coming back in, re-landing in your body, in your self, on the Earth. I think one of the reasons it's been so easy, in a way, for us to violate both women and the Earth is this profound dissociation that exists in everyone.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Environmental and gender activism, Eve Ensler, 2018
Links personal trauma dissociation to broader societal harm, urging reconnection with body and Earth to heal both self and planet.
In simple terms: Trauma disconnects us, harming self and Earth.
Key Takeaway
Heal by reconnecting with body and planet.
Themes
trauma
environment
gender
healing
Mood
somber
hopeful
Type
activist
inspirational
When to use this quote
- therapy groups
- environmental education
- mindful movement workshops
Key Concepts
dissociation
embodiment
planetary care
Questions to Reflect On
- How does personal healing affect ecological care?
- What practices foster embodied awareness?
A Different Perspective
Reconnection can be challenging without support.
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