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“Upon Good Earth, lay the body down, open the mouth wide, let song rush through.” quote by Maxine Hong Kingston
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““Upon Good Earth, lay the body down, open the mouth wide, let song rush through.””

Maxine Hong Kingston

About This Quote

Source Book: The Woman Warrior by Maxine Hong Kingston, 1976

The line evokes a ritual of surrender, opening oneself to the flow of song and life.

In simple terms: Surrender and let music flow through you.

Key Takeaway

Allow yourself to be open to creative expression.

Themes

ritual expression letting go

Mood

introspective hopeful

Type

poetic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • performance art
  • healing practices
  • cultural ceremonies
  • personal meditation

Key Concepts

song embodiment spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does opening your mouth symbolize vulnerability?
  • In what ways can song heal?
A Different Perspective

The metaphor may oversimplify complex emotional processes.

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