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“Coming out of the trance of denial is painful. But crises offer us opportunities to rethink our lives. The best thing about despair is that it wakes us up. We can see the world more clearly and open to new possibilities...And we can find new joy in the ordinary.” quote by Mary Pipher
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“Coming out of the trance of denial is painful. But crises offer us opportunities to rethink our lives. The best thing about despair is that it wakes us up. We can see the world more clearly and open to new possibilities...And we can find new joy in the ordinary.”

Mary Pipher

About This Quote

Source Book: The Whole Life of a Woman, Mary Pipher, 1999

Crises break denial, revealing clarity and new possibilities, turning despair into insight and ordinary joy.

In simple terms: Crises clear denial and bring new joy.

Key Takeaway

Embrace crisis as a chance to see clearly.

Themes

growth resilience clarity joy transformation

Mood

reflective hopeful inspirational

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • personal loss
  • health crisis
  • career setback
  • relationship breakup
  • global pandemic

Key Concepts

Existential psychology mindfulness

Questions to Reflect On

  • What crisis has clarified your priorities?
  • How can you sustain joy after the initial clarity?
A Different Perspective

Painful denial can linger, preventing full benefit of insight.

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