All time Quote by Alexander Lowen
“As one grows older, the sense of separateness is slowly reduced. Old people do not live on an ego level. Their concerns are not about their individuality but about the river of life, the family, the community, the nation, people, animals, nature, life. They can die easily if they are assured that life will continue positively, for they feel part of the river again, and soon they will be part of the ocean. When they are very old, they no longer belong to our time and space, but to all time and all space.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Language of the Body, 1975
Aging reduces ego‑centric concerns, expanding one’s sense of belonging to larger life flows.
In simple terms: Older people feel part of a larger whole.
Key Takeaway
Embrace interconnectedness.
Themes
aging
ego
community
spirituality
Mood
reflective
empathetic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- elder care
- community volunteering
- intergenerational dialogues
Key Concepts
psychology
humanism
collective identity
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this perspective affect caregiving?
- In what ways can societies honor this sense of unity?
A Different Perspective
May overlook individual needs within the collective.
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