Association Quote by Bill T. Jones
“The body is a reservoir of all sorts of tensions and dark forces. And it's also the potential source of amazing energy. This thing wants to live. It is a powerful engine. The brain (is) a reservoir of images, dreams, fears, associations, language. And its potential we can't even begin to understand. Movement begins to negotiate the distance between the brain and the body and it can be surprising what we learn about each other.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Dance and Movement, 2015
The body stores tension and energy; the brain holds images and dreams. Movement bridges them, revealing surprising insights about self.
In simple terms: Body and mind hold hidden energy; movement connects them.
Key Takeaway
Use movement to explore mind‑body connections.
Themes
mind‑body
energy
exploration
Mood
reflective
inspired
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- dance therapy
- mindful movement
- personal discovery
Key Concepts
tension release
creative expression
Questions to Reflect On
- What does your body tell you when you move?
- How can tension become creative energy?
A Different Perspective
Physical movement alone cannot resolve deep psychological trauma.
![“[T]here are, at bottom, basically two ways to order social affairs, Coercively, through the mechanisms of the state - what we can call political society. And voluntarily, through the private interaction of individuals and associations - what we can call civil society. ... In a civil society, you…” quote by Ed Crane](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b8b/ed-crane-39299_affair_t-here-are-at-bottom-basically-two-ways_34431.jpg)
