Children Quote by Margarita Engle
““The child tells me her grandmother showed her how to cure sadness by sucking the juice of an orange, while standing on a beach. Toss the peels onto a wave. Watch the sadness float away.””
About This Quote
Source Children's Book: The Book Smiles, 2005
A child learns a ritual of tossing orange peels into waves to symbolically release sadness, using sensory action to heal.
In simple terms: A simple beach ritual helps ease sadness.
Key Takeaway
Use symbolic actions to process emotions.
Themes
healing
ritual
nature
Mood
calm
hopeful
Type
children's
inspirational
When to use this quote
- grief
- stress relief
- beach activity
- family storytelling
Key Concepts
symbolic release
mindfulness
emotional coping
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you create personal rituals for sadness?
- What sensory actions help you release negative feelings?
A Different Perspective
Ritual may not work for deep trauma.
