Explaining Quote by Julia Claiborne Johnson
““Sometimes just explaining your predicament--to a bartender, a priest, the old woman in a shift and flip-flops cleaning the lint traps in the Laundromat dryers--is all it takes to see a way out of it.””
About This Quote
Sharing a problem with a listener can reveal solutions that were hidden when you kept it to yourself.
In simple terms: Talking about a problem can help you see a solution.
Key Takeaway
Seek someone to listen and gain perspective.
Themes
communication
vulnerability
problem solving
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
advice
inspirational
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- personal crisis
- mental health
- creative brainstorming
Key Concepts
empathy
perspective
social support
Questions to Reflect On
- Who could you confide in to gain clarity?
- How does external perspective change your view?
A Different Perspective
If the listener is judgmental, the benefit may be lost.
![“[Barack Obama] will spend long periods of time explaining to people why he won't use it. At the end of the explanation, nobody knows why he still won't use it because the explanation is no good. And I mean, honestly we have a president that in my opinion really doesn't know what he's doing.” quote by Donald Trump](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/eb3/donald-trump-18_barack_barack-obama-will-spend-long-periods-of_29283.jpg)
