Awakening Quote by Sue Monk Kidd
““The basic dynamics of conversion are summed up for me in the words LEAVE-ARRIVE, END-BEGIN, SHED-EMERGE. These are the tensions of conversion and spiritual awakening.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd, 2001
Conversion involves opposing forces that must be balanced, like moving away from old patterns and moving toward new ones, shedding the old self and emerging anew.
In simple terms: Change is a balance of opposite forces.
Embrace both letting go and new beginnings.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal development
- spiritual practice
- therapy
- life transitions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What old habits must you shed?
- How can you welcome new beginnings?
Balancing opposites can be destabilizing and may cause resistance.