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Hard, hard it is, this anxious autumn To lift the heavy…

“Hard, hard it is, this anxious autumn To lift the heavy mind from its dark forebodings;” quote by Edna St. Vincent Millay
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““Hard, hard it is, this anxious autumn To lift the heavy mind from its dark forebodings;””

Edna St. Vincent Millay

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 laments the difficulty of lifting a heavy, anxious mind during autumn’s gloom.

In simple terms: Autumn brings mental heaviness.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge and work through seasonal anxiety.

Themes

anxiety season mental weight

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • autumn depression
  • creative blocks
  • emotional regulation

Key Concepts

psychology seasonal affect

Questions to Reflect On

  • What strategies help lift a heavy mind?
  • How does season affect your thoughts?
A Different Perspective

Seasonal mood swings are natural, not always overcomeable.

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