7 Quotes by Clara Bensen

My unfurling began with stillness. Instead of sprinting from terror or trying to karate chop the emptiness away, I set out a welcome mat. If I was going to be mad, I might as well acquaint myself with madness. It was an open house for monsters and I turned none away. I sat breathing in and out, sometimes for hours, as a parade of pronged horns, sharp claws, and hungry jaws moved past, invisible bodies breathing hot against my neck. (p. 240)

In addition to being statistically unlikely, perfectly fulfilled expectations are boring. We assume that we, in our infinite wisdom, are capable of imagining the best, most optimal outcomes for ourselves. But as it turns out, unfettered reality and unexpected detours are often the very things that force us to come into our own.

Life is about trust. Nothing happens until you take a step out. The universe gives nothing to those who do not trust.

You might be surprised,' she laughed. 'Maybe life as you know it has shifted. But just because you're lost doesn't mean you can't explore.

Magic happens when you head out into the unknown with wonder in your right hand and terror in your left.

This was the rhythm of travel – exhausting marathons of movement punctuated by surprising moments of calm where time slowed and there was nowhere to be except right here, floating, eyes closed.

Maybe life as you know it has shifted. But just because you’re lost doesn’t mean you can’t explore.