Tabula rasa Quote by Jenny Hubbard
““If I were good the way my dad is good, then I wouldn't be filling up these pages. They would be blank, the way they were when I came to Birch. Tabula Rasa. They would be clean, the way I used to be.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Tabula Rasa” from anthology “New Voices”, 2020
She laments feeling unproductive compared to her father's perceived perfection, yearning for a clean slate and creative emptiness.
In simple terms: Comparing self to a perfect parent creates creative block.
Key Takeaway
Release expectations to restore creative flow.
Themes
self‑doubt
parental comparison
creative block
Mood
anxious
hopeful
Type
reflective
inspirational
When to use this quote
- writing retreat
- therapy session
- parent‑child discussion
Key Concepts
tabula rasa
identity
writing anxiety
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you define success outside parental standards?
- What does a “blank page” feel like to you?
A Different Perspective
Perfectionism can stifle originality.
