Best things Quote by Mary Pipher
“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.”
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.
Embrace crisis as a chance to see clearly.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- health crisis
- career setback
- relationship breakup
- global pandemic
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What crisis has clarified your priorities?
- How can you sustain joy after the initial clarity?
Painful denial can linger, preventing full benefit of insight.