Prayer Quote by Hélène Cixous
““I write, I extend my hand; without my knowing it, this is already a prayer, I extend my hand to you so that you will exist because you do exist, beyond my fingers, your fingers, without my knowing it this is already a response, already I draw to my side the site for you, with one hand I call the other hand, it is in this modest, all-powerful way that I begin to save what is lost. When I write I ask for your hand.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Laugh of the Medusa” by Hélène Cixous, 1975
Writing is an act of reaching out, a prayerful gesture that connects self and other, seeking to heal loss through shared existence.
In simple terms: Writing connects us, healing loss.
Key Takeaway
Use writing to reach out and heal.
Themes
connection
healing
creativity
identity
language
Mood
introspective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- creative workshops
- personal journaling
- community storytelling
Key Concepts
feminist theory
embodiment
interdependence
Questions to Reflect On
- How does the writer’s hand become a bridge?
A Different Perspective
May the act of writing become perform without than a ritual?
