Barriers Quote by C. S. Lewis
“Something quite unexpected has happened. It came this morning early. For various reasons, not in themselves at all mysterious, my heart was lighter than it had been for many weeks. ... And suddenly, at the very moment when, so far, I mourned H. least, I remembered her best. Indeed it was something (almost) better than memory; an instantaneous, unanswerable impression. To say it was like a meeting would be going too far. Yet there was that in it which tempts one to use those words. It was as though the lifting of the sorrow removed a barrier.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Screwtape Letters, 1942
An unexpected lift in heart can arise from memory and love, offering a fleeting sense of peace.
In simple terms: Love can lighten sorrow.
Key Takeaway
Cherish memories.
Themes
love
memory
healing
Mood
hopeful
nostalgic
Type
emotional
inspirational
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- personal reflection
- creative writing
- therapy sessions
Key Concepts
psychology
spiritual growth
Questions to Reflect On
- What memory brings you unexpected joy?
- How can love transform sorrow?
A Different Perspective
Such moments are temporary; underlying grief may persist.
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