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“I was an easy birth, and I have never regretted it. Not even for a visit would I return to the womb. I never sleep in the fetal position, but on my back or stomach, legs flung wide. I stay out of hot dark closets. I choose rooms with windows, full of moving air. I like scattered light, a moon…” quote by Jaimy Gordon
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““I was an easy birth, and I have never regretted it. Not even for a visit would I return to the womb. I never sleep in the fetal position, but on my back or stomach, legs flung wide. I stay out of hot dark closets. I choose rooms with windows, full of moving air. I like scattered light, a moon, stars, but will settle for anything, even that greenish glow found nowhere in nature of a Santa Monica Freeway sign.””

Jaimy Gordon

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The narrator prefers bright, open spaces and natural light, rejecting confinement and artificial darkness.

In simple terms: Prefers light, open, natural environments.

Key Takeaway

Seek environments that feel free and airy.

Themes

environment freedom light

Mood

contemplative calm

Type

descriptive philosophical

When to use this quote

  • home design
  • workplace setup
  • travel choices

Key Concepts

sensory preference psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does light affect your mood?
  • What environment helps you think clearly?
A Different Perspective

Some may thrive in darker, quieter spaces.

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