After all, there was nothing preposterous and…
““After all, there was nothing preposterous and world-shaking in the idea that there might be events which overstepped the limited categories of space, time, and causality. Animals were known to sense beforehand storms and earthquakes. There were dreams which foresaw the death of certain persons, clocks which stopped at the moment of death, glasses which shattered at the critical moment. All these things had been taken for granted in the world of my childhood. And now I was apparently the only person who had ever heard of them. In all earnestness I asked myself what kind of world I had stumbled into. Plainly, the urban world knew nothing about the country world, the real world of mountains, woods and rivers, of animals and ‘God’s thoughts’ (plants and crystals). I found this explanation comforting. At all events, it bolstered my self-esteem.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker discovers that phenomena beyond ordinary science—like prophetic dreams and uncanny coincidences—exist in a deeper, natural world, contrasting with modern urban rationalism.
In simple terms: Unseen forces in nature challenge modern logic.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the mystery of the natural world.
Themes
mystery
nature
science
spirituality
Mood
curious
contemplative
Type
philosophical
reflective
literary
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- exploration of belief
- creative writing
- philosophical inquiry
Key Concepts
psychology
paranormal
anthropology
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence would change your view of the unseen?
- How does acknowledging mystery affect self‑esteem?
A Different Perspective
Modern science may dismiss such experiences as anecdotal.