Good mother Quote by Linda Wisniewski
““Recently, I’ve begun to think of scoliosis as a metaphor for my life. I’ve struggled to please teachers, employers, parents, boyfriends, husbands, twisting myself into someone I can’t be. I hurt when I do this, because it’s not natural. And it never works. But when I stretch my Self, instead, the results are different. When I’m reaching for my personal goals—to be a good mother, wife, friend and writer—I feel my balance return. And the sense of relief, as I become more the woman I truly am, is simply grand.””
About This Quote
Stretching oneself beyond forced conformity leads to balance and authentic fulfillment.
In simple terms: Be true to yourself.
Key Takeaway
Embrace authentic growth.
Themes
self
authenticity
balance
Mood
introspective
hopeful
Type
Good mother:1
Life:1
Marriage:1
Parenting:1
Personal goal:1
Personal goals:1
Self-esteem-or-lack-thereof:0
Metaphor Life:1
Think Scoliosis:1
Feel Balance:1
Scoliosis Metaphor:1
Stretch Self:1
When to use this quote
- career challenges
- relationships
- creative pursuits
Key Concepts
metaphor
personal growth
Questions to Reflect On
- What parts of yourself are twisted?
- How can you stretch healthily?
A Different Perspective
Balancing may require confronting pain.
