There are, apparently, persons who are deeply afraid of…
““There are, apparently, persons who are deeply afraid of their own emotions, particularly the painful ones. Grief, regret, sadness. Sadness especially, perhaps. Dolores describes these persons as afraid of obliteration, emotional engulfment. As if something truly and thoroughly felt would have no end or bottom. Would become infinite and engulf them.’ ‘Engulf means obliterate.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Describes fear of deep, endless emotions as a desire to avoid being overwhelmed.
In simple terms: Fear of feeling can lead to emotional avoidance.
Key Takeaway
Confront emotions rather than flee.
Themes
psychology
emotion
fear
vulnerability
existence
Mood
introspective
somber
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- therapy
- writing
- personal growth
Key Concepts
emotional avoidance
existential dread
self‑protection
Questions to Reflect On
- What emotions do you suppress and why?
- How might embracing pain foster growth?
A Different Perspective
Avoiding emotions can hinder healing.