Computers Quote by C.J. Cherryh
““Women did such things and went on doing them while the sun died because in all of women's lives there were so many moments that would kill the mind if one thought about them, which would suck the heart and the life out of one, and engrave lines in the face and put gray in the hair if ever one let one's mind work; but there was in the rhythm and the fascination of the stitches a loss of thought, a void, a blank, that was only numbers and not even that, because the mind did not need to count, the fingers did, the length of a thread against the finger measured evenly as a ruler could divide it, the slight difference in tension sensed finely as a machine could sense, the exact number of stitches keeping pattern without really the need to count, but something inward and regular as the beat of a heart, as the slow passing of time which could be frozen in such acts, or speeded past.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Downbelow Station, C.J. Cherryh, 1981
Women find solace and mental escape in repetitive, rhythmic tasks like stitching, which creates a meditative void that shields them from overwhelming thoughts.
In simple terms: Repetitive work can calm the mind and protect against mental overload.
Key Takeaway
Use rhythmic, focused activities to manage stress.
Themes
work
mindfulness
craft
gender
mental health
Mood
calm
contemplative
Type
practical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- handicraft
- sewing
- knitting
- mindful hobbies
- stress relief
Key Concepts
repetitive focus
meditative escape
psychological resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- What activities provide you a similar mental sanctuary?
- How does rhythm affect your emotional state?
A Different Perspective
May not address deeper emotional needs beyond temporary distraction.
