Apple trees Quote by David Wroblewski
“She had learned, in her life, that time lived inside you. You are time, you breathe time. When she'd been young, she'd had an insatiable hunger for more of it, though she hadn't understood why. Now she held inside her a cacophony of times and lately it drowned out the world. The apple tree was still nice to lie near. They peony, for its scent, also fine. When she walked through the woods (infrequently now) she picked her way along the path, making way for the boy inside to run along before her. It could be hard to choose the time outside over the time within.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Story of My Life, 2014
Time is both internal and external; balancing inner experience with outer reality is challenging.
In simple terms: Time lives inside and outside us.
Key Takeaway
Seek harmony between inner and outer worlds.
Themes
philosophy
psychology
time
balance
Mood
contemplative
poetic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- creative work
- nature walks
- reflection
Key Concepts
subjective experience
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you prioritize inner reflection versus external engagement?
- What practices help integrate both?
A Different Perspective
Focusing solely inward can isolate us from community.
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