Fairy godmother Quote by Francesca Lia Block
““Sometimes you fall, spinning through space, grasping for the things that keep you on this earth. Sometimes you catch them. They can be the hands of the people you love. They can be your pets- pups with funny names, cats with ferocious old souls. The thing that keeps you here can be your art. It can be things you have collected and invested with a certain sense of meaning. A flowered, buckled treasure chest of secrets. Shoes that make you taller and, therefore, closer to the heavens. A suit that belonged to your fairy godmother. A dress that makes you feel a little like the Goddess herself. Sometimes you keep falling; you don't catch anything. Sometimes you fall, spinning through space, grasping for the things that keep you here. Sometimes you catch them. Sometimes you don't. Sometimes they catch you.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Weetzie Bat by Francesca Lia Block, 1989
Life is a series of ups and downs; we seek anchors—people, pets, art, objects—to ground us, but sometimes they’re absent, leaving us adrift.
In simple terms: We look for things that keep us steady, but often they’re missing.
Key Takeaway
Find or create your own grounding anchors.
Themes
resilience
connection
identity
search for meaning
vulnerability
Mood
reflective
hopeful
melancholic
Type
literary
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationship building
- pet companionship
- creative expression
- personal rituals
- fashion as self‑expression
Key Concepts
attachment theory
symbolic objects
psychological grounding
Questions to Reflect On
- What anchors do you rely on?
- How do you cope when they fail?
A Different Perspective
Not everyone has reliable anchors; reliance can become fragile.
