When hope is not pinned wriggling onto a shiny image or expectation, it sometimes floats forth and opens.
Meaning of the quote
The quote suggests that sometimes, hope can be more free and open when it is not focused on a specific goal or image. Instead of trying to hold onto hope tightly, it can be allowed to naturally emerge and expand, like a butterfly opening its wings.
About Anne Lamott
Anne Lamott is an American novelist and nonfiction writer known for her self-deprecating humor and openness in covering topics like alcoholism, single-motherhood, depression, and Christianity. She is also a progressive political activist, public speaker, and writing teacher based in Marin County, California.
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