Asteroids Quote by Deb Caletti
“Or so we don't think about how we're just vulnerable specks trying to survive on a violent, tumultuous planet, at the mercy of hurricanes and volcanoes and asteroids and terrorists and disease and a million other things. We concentrate on having little thoughts so we don't have BIG THOUGHTS. . . . You've got to ignore the one big truth - life is fatal.”
About This Quote
Human existence is fragile amid countless threats, prompting avoidance of deep thoughts; the reality of mortality is ignored.
In simple terms: Life is fragile; we avoid big thoughts.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge mortality.
Themes
mortality
vulnerability
existential
distraction
Mood
thoughtful
somber
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- personal journaling
- risk assessment
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
philosophical reflection
psychology
risk awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- What big truths do you avoid?
- How can acknowledging fragility improve living?
A Different Perspective
Ignoring mortality may lead to complacency.
