“We practice conscious forgetting by refusing to summon up the fiery material, we refuse to recollect. To forget is an active, not a passive, endeavor. It means to not haul up certain materials, or turn them over and over, to not work oneself up by repetitive thought, picture, or emotion.”
Quote by Clarissa Pinkola Estes
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Clarissa Pinkola Estes
Clarissa Pinkola Estes is an American poet born on January 27, 1945. Her works are characterized by a unique feminine perspective and rich mythological stories, which have won the favor of readers. more
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Source: The private experience, Elliott Erwitt
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Source: Olafur Eliasson: photographs
Source: Olafur Eliasson: photographs