--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: what is it she knows/and I have…" description: "\"“what is it she knows/and I have forgotten/that waiting in line/is an opportunity to dance”\" — Alison M. Bailey" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bb6/alison-m-bailey-79503_forgotten_what-is-it-she-knows-and-i-have-forgotte_2937286.jpg" --- # what is it she knows/and I have forgotten/that waiting in… ![“what is it she knows/and I have forgotten/that waiting in line/is an opportunity to dance” quote by Alison M. Bailey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bb6/alison-m-bailey-79503_forgotten_what-is-it-she-knows-and-i-have-forgotte_2937286.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bb6/alison-m-bailey-79503_forgotten_what-is-it-she-knows-and-i-have-forgotte_2937286.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bb6/alison-m-bailey-79503_forgotten_what-is-it-she-knows-and-i-have-forgotte_2937286.jpg) > ““what is it she knows/and I have forgotten/that waiting in line/is an opportunity to dance”” Alison M. Bailey ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Explores the idea that waiting in line can be an opportunity for spontaneous expression, turning mundane moments into dance. **In simple terms:** Waiting can become a chance to dance. Key Takeaway Find joy in everyday pauses. Themes mindfulness spontaneity creativity patience expression Mood lighthearted inspirational Type poetic motivational When to use this quote - commuting - queues - social gatherings - performance art Key Concepts embodied cognition rituals Questions to Reflect On - How can you transform a boring wait into creativity? - What does dance symbolize in daily life? A Different Perspective May not apply when waiting is stressful. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Waiting in line](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/waiting-in-line/) ## Related quotes > [I don't have to take this abuse from you -- I have hundreds of people waiting in line to abuse me!](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/bill-murray/i-don-t-have-to-take-this-abuse-from-you-i-have-hundreds-of-people/) [Bill Murray](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/bill-murray/) > [Taxpayers shouldn't have to spend all day waiting in line to untangle red tape.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jon-husted/taxpayers-shouldn-t-have-to-spend-all-day-waiting-in-line-to-untangle/) [Jon Husted](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jon-husted/) > [Life is like waiting in line at the grocery store. 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