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I find that when I have any appointment, even an afternoon…

“I find that when I have any appointment, even an afternoon one, it changes the whole quality of time. I feel overcharged. There is no space for what wells up from the subconscious; those dreams and images live in deep still water and simply submerge when the day gets scattered.” quote by May Sarton
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“I find that when I have any appointment, even an afternoon one, it changes the whole quality of time. I feel overcharged. There is no space for what wells up from the subconscious; those dreams and images live in deep still water and simply submerge when the day gets scattered.”

May Sarton

About This Quote

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

Appointments disrupt the flow of subconscious thoughts, causing inner dreams to be suppressed.

In simple terms: Scheduled meetings interrupt inner creativity.

Key Takeaway

Protect unstructured time for reflection.

Themes

time management creativity subconscious

Mood

contemplative inspired

Type

motivational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • workday planning
  • creative writing
  • meditative practice

Key Concepts

psychology mindfulness routine

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you balance commitments with mental space?
  • What rituals help preserve subconscious insights?
A Different Perspective

Over-scheduling can stifle intuition.

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