Activity Quote by Thomas Berry
“Wildness we might consider as the root of the authentic spontaneities of any being. It is that wellspring of creativity whence comes the instinctive activities that enable all living beings to obtain their food, to find shelter, to bring forth their young: to sing and dance and fly through the air and swim through the depths of the sea. This is the same inner tendency that evokes the insight of the poet, the skill of the artist and the power of the shaman.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Dream of the Earth by Thomas Berry, 1995
Wildness is the source of genuine spontaneity and creative instinct that drives survival and artistic expression.
In simple terms: Wildness fuels creativity and survival instincts.
Key Takeaway
Embrace natural wildness to unlock creativity.
Themes
creativity
instinct
survival
art
spirituality
Mood
inspired
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- nature exploration
- artistic creation
- survival strategies
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Ecology
anthropology
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you reconnect with your innate wildness?
- What creative pursuits arise when you feel untamed?
A Different Perspective
Wildness can be suppressed by modern constraints, limiting expression.
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