Term Goals Quote by Mary Pipher
““The most important question for every client is "W X ho are you?" I'm not as interested in an answer as I am in teaching a process that the girl can use for the rest of her life. The process involves looking within to find a true core of self, acknowledging unique gifts, accepting all feelings, not just the socially acceptable ones, and making deep and firm decisions about values and meaning. The process includes knowing the difference between thinking and feeling, between immediate gratification and long-term goals, and between her own voice and the voices of others. The process includes discovering the personal impact of our cultural rules for women. It includes discussion about breaking those rules and formulating new, healthy guidelines for the self. The process teaches girls to chart a course based on the dictates of their true selves. The process is nonlinear, arduous, and discouraging. It is also joyful, creative and full of surprises.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Untamed: The Journey of a Woman’s Self‑Discovery, 2019
Guides women to a lifelong self‑process: introspection, acknowledging gifts, feeling fully, and making values‑based choices despite cultural constraints.
In simple terms: Teach a lifelong self‑process of inner truth and values.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate self‑awareness and personal values.
Themes
self‑growth
empowerment
identity
culture
women
Mood
reflective
encouraging
Type
self‑help
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career planning
- personal therapy
- education
- mentoring
- life coaching
Key Concepts
introspection
values clarification
emotional honesty
cultural critique
Questions to Reflect On
- What inner truths are you avoiding?
- How do cultural norms shape your choices?
A Different Perspective
Process can be painful and requires support.
