Force-of-nature Quote by C. JoyBell C
““I feel everything, as lightning feels the tip of the Earth when it strikes; or the way that ocean feels a small shell within it: all at once and wrapped around completely. I feel, not in the ways that they feel, but, in the ways that I feel. All at once and wrapped around completely. Lightning and Ocean. This is my heart. What do you think it's like, for the ocean, when men throw rocks into her? Or trash into her? Ocean wraps tons of weight in her heart around even the tiniest rock, or the tiniest bit of trash, while they just stand there. And what do you think it's like for lightning? She breaks open skies because nothing fits inside anymore, while they just stand there naming her 'terrifying' and 'difficult'.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unpublished poem by C. JoyBell C, date unknown
The speaker likens personal emotional intensity to natural forces, feeling all sensations simultaneously and deeply, while observing humanity’s impact on nature as burdensome and misunderstood.
In simple terms: Feeling intense emotions like lightning and ocean, seeing how human actions affect nature.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and respect deep feelings and environmental impact.
Themes
empathy
environment
emotion
human impact
Mood
reflective
poetic
concerned
Type
literary
environmental
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- environmental activism
- creative writing
- mindfulness
Key Concepts
phenomenology
ecology
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you experience intense emotions?
- What responsibility do we have toward nature?
A Different Perspective
Nature’s resilience can be overwhelmed by human neglect.
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