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(From Marion \"Strong Medicine\" Gould)",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[33,38,43],{"id":34,"tag":35},3495231,{"id":36,"tag_name":37},351,"nature",{"id":39,"tag":40},3495229,{"id":41,"tag_name":42},14006,"native-american",{"id":44,"tag":45},3495230,{"id":46,"tag_name":47},17550,"native-american-wisdom","**The Backstory**\nThis quote is attributed to Amy Hill Hearth, a renowned author and journalist, who likely drew inspiration from her grandmother Mamie's wisdom during a challenging time in her life. The era of Hearth's life relevant to the sentiment is the 1970s and 1980s, when she was navigating her career as a writer and mother. Hearth's grandmother's advice reflects a common thread in women's lives during this period, where self-care and practicality often intersected with societal expectations.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe hidden insight in this quote lies in its subversion of traditional notions of productivity and problem-solving. On the surface, the advice seems to suggest a simplistic or even escapist approach to dealing with problems. However, upon closer examination, it reveals a clever juxtaposition of two seemingly opposing states: the mindless, meditative act of gardening or digging, and the complex, intellectual process of \"figuring out what's wrong.\" This paradox highlights the value of embracing ambiguity and uncertainty, rather than trying to force a clear solution or outcome.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, try incorporating \"mindless\" activities into your daily routine, such as gardening, walking, or even doodling. 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Because we believe in magic.\" Publisher's Weekly magazine, Dec. 12, 2011",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":99,"quote_text":100,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":101,"source":102,"quote_tag":103,"commentary":9},371176,"Maybe freedom means defining yourself any way you want to be.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[104],{"id":105,"tag":106},2176423,{"id":107,"tag_name":108},879,"identity",{"id":110,"quote_text":111,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":112,"source":113,"quote_tag":114,"commentary":9},252767,"When you're in a train and it breaks down, well, there you is. 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