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Sha na tay, sha na tay,” he said, his voice becoming more…

“Sha na tay, sha na tay,” he said, his voice becoming more sure as he chanted it, seeking the attention of the Goddess that he was reluctantly beginning to believe in. He’d seen too much not to. His pulse quickened, an awareness seemed to touch on him— one eye among thousands idly turning his way…” quote by Kim Harrison
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““Sha na tay, sha na tay,” he said, his voice becoming more sure as he chanted it, seeking the attention of the Goddess that he was reluctantly beginning to believe in. He’d seen too much not to. His pulse quickened, an awareness seemed to touch on him— one eye among thousands idly turning his way. The line was all around him, and dizzy with it, he let it fill his chi. And when he was sure he had the Goddess’s attention, he reached for Rachel’s chi.””

Kim Harrison

About This Quote

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

A character chants to attract a deity, feeling heightened awareness and connection, then seeks to channel that power through another.

In simple terms: He tries to summon a goddess and share its energy.

Key Takeaway

Use rituals to focus intent.

Themes

spirituality ritual connection

Mood

mysterious intense

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • ritual practice
  • creative visualization
  • interpersonal influence

Key Concepts

chi divine attention psychic focus

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the goddess symbolize for him?
  • How does this affect his relationship with Rachel?
A Different Perspective

Reliance on unseen forces may ignore practical solutions.

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