Computers Quote by Sue Monk Kidd
““Mother seemed happiest when making and tending home, the sewing machine whistling and the Mixmaster whirling. Her deepest impulse was to nurture, to simply dwell; it had nothing to do with ambition and achievement in the world...How had I come to believe that my world of questing and writing was more valuable than her dwelling and domestic artistry?...I wanted to go out and do things--write books, speak out. I've been driven by that. I don't know how to rest in myself very well, how to be content staying put. But Mother knows how to BE at home--and really, to be in herself. It's actually very beautiful what she does...I think part of me just longs for the way Mother experiences home.””
About This Quote
The speaker admires her mother’s simple, nurturing domestic life and feels conflicted about her own restless ambition, longing for inner peace and contentment.
In simple terms: She envies her mother’s calm home life while chasing personal goals.
Key Takeaway
Balance ambition with moments of stillness.
Themes
family
home
ambition
contentment
inner peace
Mood
reflective
longing
conflicted
Type
philosophical
personal
When to use this quote
- career writing
- family gatherings
- personal retreats
- mindfulness practice
- creative work
Key Concepts
nurturing
domestic artistry
self‑reflection
identity
balance
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you honor both your drive and the need for stillness?
- What practices help you feel at home within yourself?
A Different Perspective
Resting at home may feel like stagnation to some.
![“Ladies, [motherhood] is a full-time job. Do not kid yourself that you can be a dental receptionist and a mother; that you can be a typist and a mom; that you can be a Vice President and a mom. One of the two things will win. Now look at your Bible and ask what you have to do.” quote by Alistair Begg](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1d9/alistair-begg-2884_asks_ladies-motherhood-is-a-full-time-job-do_15681.jpg)
