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When all thoughts Are exhausted I slip into the woods And…

“When all thoughts Are exhausted I slip into the woods And gather A pile of shepherd's purse. Like the little stream Making its way Through the mossy crevices I, too, quietly Turn clear and transparent.” quote by Ryokan
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““When all thoughts Are exhausted I slip into the woods And gather A pile of shepherd's purse. Like the little stream Making its way Through the mossy crevices I, too, quietly Turn clear and transparent.””

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About This Quote

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

The poet finds renewal by entering nature, gathering simple herbs, and becoming clear and transparent like a stream through moss.

In simple terms: Nature restores clarity and peace.

Key Takeaway

Seek solitude in nature for inner clarity.

Themes

spirituality nature mindfulness renewal

Mood

tranquil contemplative

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • forest walks
  • herbal gathering

Key Concepts

Zen contemplation natural symbolism inner clarity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does nature help you reset?
  • What does “clear and transparent” mean to you?
A Different Perspective

It may romanticize simplicity.

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