Harbors Quote by Mary Oliver
“So come to the pond, or the river of your imagination, or the harbor of your longing, and put your lips to the world. And live your life.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The River" in Collected Poems, 1992
Encourages embracing imagination and desire as pathways to fully experience life and connect with the world.
In simple terms: Embrace imagination and longing to truly live.
Key Takeaway
Live fully by engaging imagination and desire.
Themes
imagination
longing
presence
living
creativity
Mood
contemplative
inspired
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- creative writing
- mindful meditation
- artistic inspiration
Key Concepts
existentialism
mindfulness
poetry
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance imagination with daily duties?
- What longing drives your actions?
A Different Perspective
May overlook practical responsibilities when overly immersed in fantasy.
