Begin again Quote by Rainer Maria Rilke
“If we surrendered to earth’s intelligence we could rise up rooted, like trees. Instead we entangle ourselves in knots of our own making and struggle, lonely and confused. So like children, we begin again... to fall, patiently to trust our heaviness. Even a bird has to do that before he can fly. (from the poem "How Sure Gravity's Law")”
About This Quote
Source Poem: How Sure Gravity's Law, author,
Acknowleding nature’s wisdom grounds us, allowing growth and renewal; resisting creates tangled struggle and isolation.
In simple terms: Accept nature’s guidance to grow and reset.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility and patience.
Themes
growth
humility
renewal
nature
resilience
Mood
reflective
hopeful
calm
Type
poetic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- creative block
- career transition
- relationship conflict
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
interconnectedness
organic development
self‑compassion
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you let go of self‑imposed knots?
- What does “heaviness” teach you about trust?
A Different Perspective
Over‑reliance on intellect can ignore emotional insight.
