I say to my breath once again, little breath come from in…
“I say to my breath once again, little breath come from in front of me, go away behind me, row me quietly now, as far as you can, for I am an abyss that I am trying to cross.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker treats breath as a boundary to be crossed, urging it to retreat so the self can confront an inner abyss.
In simple terms: Ask breath to retreat so you can face inner darkness.
Key Takeaway
Let go of distractions to confront inner void.
Themes
self‑reflection
existential
inner conflict
Mood
contemplative
introspective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- meditation
- creative writing
- psychotherapy
- spiritual practice
- solitude
Key Concepts
boundary
abyss
crossing
consciousness
Questions to Reflect On
- What inner abyss are you trying to cross?
- How can you honor the breath while confronting darkness?
A Different Perspective
The abyss may be overwhelming without guidance.