Body Quote by Audre Lorde
“We recognize that all knowledge is mediated through the body and that feeling is a profound source of information about our lives”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Uses of the Body”, 1984
Our bodies mediate knowledge; feelings provide deep insight into life.
In simple terms: Feelings are knowledge sources.
Listen to bodily cues.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- mindfulness practice
- therapy
- creative work
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you trust bodily intuition?
- When should you question feelings?
Emotions can mislead without reasoning.