Bears Quote by Barbara Grizzuti Harrison
“my love of water ... is mingled with and almost indistinguishable from a fear of water (I can float in a vertical position - I enter a fugue state - but I cannot bear to bury my face in water).”
About This Quote
Source Book: *The Mother Talk* by Barbara Grizzuti Harrison, 1978
The speaker feels both attraction and terror toward water, experiencing a paradox where love and fear coexist, making immersion emotionally overwhelming.
In simple terms: Love and fear of water coexist.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and explore conflicting emotions.
Themes
fear
paradox
emotions
water
identity
Mood
conflicted
introspective
Type
personal
reflective
When to use this quote
- swimming lessons
- therapy sessions
- creative writing
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
psychology
sensory perception
anxiety
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile love and fear?
- What triggers the fear of water?
A Different Perspective
The fear may limit enjoyment of water activities despite attraction.
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