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Take the emptiness you hold in your arms And scatter it…

“Take the emptiness you hold in your arms And scatter it into the open spaces we breathe. Maybe the birds will feel how the air is thinner, And fly with more affection.” quote by Rainer Maria Rilke
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““Take the emptiness you hold in your arms And scatter it into the open spaces we breathe. Maybe the birds will feel how the air is thinner, And fly with more affection.””

Rainer Maria Rilke

About This Quote

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

Empty space can be transformed into shared breath, inviting others to feel and act with greater tenderness.

In simple terms: Empty arms can become shared breath and love.

Key Takeaway

Share emptiness to foster connection.

Themes

emptiness connection nature affection

Mood

contemplative poetic

Type

poetry spiritual

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • writing
  • spending time outdoors

Key Concepts

philosophy poetry environmental awareness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does emptiness become a bridge?
  • What does “thinner air” symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective

The metaphor may be abstract for some readers.

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