Desire Quote by Anonymous
“Be quiet now and wait. It may be that the ocean one, the one we desire so to move into and become, desires us out here on land a little longer, going our sundry roads to the shore.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Untitled Ocean Reflection, 2020
The speaker suggests the ocean (desire) calls us to move toward it, yet we linger on land, traveling varied paths before reaching the shore.
In simple terms: Desire draws us, but we linger elsewhere.
Key Takeaway
Recognize when you’re delaying your true calling.
Themes
desire
journey
patience
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
poetic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career decisions
- relationship choices
- spiritual quests
- creative projects
Key Concepts
longing
life purpose
Questions to Reflect On
- What “shore” are you postponing?
- How can you honor both the journey and the destination?
A Different Perspective
Fear of change can keep us stuck on land.
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