Acceptance Quote by Rhonda Riley
““Countless times, I have imagined A. rising through the rivers of this land, to the surface of Florida to be found again, pulled into the air by new hands. The possibilities are endless, but most often I imagine him found by children. Above him, the sky shimmers and undulates blue through transparent springwater. Then four small brown hands break the surface and pull him into the air and into their excited and frightened vocabularies. The delicate bones of their arms and ribs absorb his voice, shattering their knowledge of what is possible.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Untitled, by Rhonda Riley, 2023
The speaker envisions a being rising through rivers, eventually discovered by children, whose curiosity and language reshape their understanding of possibility.
In simple terms: A being emerges, children discover it, changing their view of what's possible.
Key Takeaway
Embrace curiosity and let new perspectives expand your world.
Themes
imagination
discovery
childhood
possibility
Mood
wonderful
inspired
reflective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- education
- creative writing workshops
- family storytelling
- environmental art installations
Key Concepts
mythic imagery
transformative learning
language as catalyst
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you foster childlike wonder in adult learning?
- What role does language play in shaping perception?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may be too abstract for practical application without concrete examples.
