Communion Quote by Dennis Lehane
““If it’s ever within your power to do so, she considered saying aloud to Brian (but didn’t), you have to bear witness to your dead. You simply have to. You have to step into the energy field of whatever remains of their spirit, their soul, their essence and let it pass through your body. And in the passing, maybe a wisp of it adheres to you, grafts itself to your cells. And in this communion, the dead continue to live. Or strive to. Instead,””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Given Day by Dennis Lehane, 2008
We must consciously connect with the dead, allowing their lingering essence to touch us, so they persist through us.
In simple terms: Connect with the dead to keep their memory alive.
Key Takeaway
Honor the departed by feeling their presence.
Themes
memory
spirituality
connection
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- grieving
- rituals
- personal healing
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
afterlife
energy field
psychic communion
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you honor those who have passed?
- Can feeling their presence help closure?
A Different Perspective
Such communion may be psychologically burdensome or lead to obsession.
