Avoid Quote by Glennon Doyle Melton
“Rock bottom is a crisis... and everyone wants to avoid crisis. But what 'crisis' means literally is 'to sift' - like a child who goes to the beach, lifts up the sand, and watches all the sand fall away, hoping that there's treasure left over. That's what crisis does.”
About This Quote
Source Book: "Untamed", 2020
A crisis is a transformative sift, revealing hidden value after the old is stripped away.
In simple terms: Crisis removes the old, uncovering hidden treasure.
Key Takeaway
Embrace crisis as a chance for renewal.
Themes
growth
transformation
adversity
clarity
renewal
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal setbacks
- career pivots
- creative blocks
- health challenges
Key Concepts
psychology of change
symbolic rebirth
resilience building
Questions to Reflect On
- What can we learn from the 'sand' we lose?
- How do we differentiate destructive from transformative crises?
A Different Perspective
Not all crises lead to positive outcomes; some cause lasting harm.
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