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“And what I was feeling was the wonder Of being more than me, of being more Than mere here and now allowed I had become a shining star, a burning nova Exploded with love Flying through an endlessly Expanding universe Away from the me that was Toward a me that is beyond Understanding.” quote by Walter Dean Myers
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“And what I was feeling was the wonder Of being more than me, of being more Than mere here and now allowed I had become a shining star, a burning nova Exploded with love Flying through an endlessly Expanding universe Away from the me that was Toward a me that is beyond Understanding.”

Walter Dean Myers

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 describes transcending ordinary limits, becoming a radiant, expansive being through love and understanding.

In simple terms: Rise beyond self through love.

Key Takeaway

Seek personal expansion.

Themes

self‑actualization love spiritual growth

Mood

hopeful inspirational

Type

philosophical poetic

When to use this quote

  • creative pursuits
  • spiritual practice
  • personal development

Key Concepts

transcendence expansion inner light

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can love expand your sense of self?
  • What does “beyond me” mean to you?
A Different Perspective

The poetic language may obscure practical steps.

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