Arriving Quote by Derek Walcott
“The time will come when, with elation you will greet yourself arriving at your own door, in your own mirror and each will smile at the other's welcome, and say, sit here. Eat. You will love again the stranger who was your self. Give wine. Give bread. Give back your heart to itself, to the stranger who has loved you all your life, whom you ignored for another, who knows you by heart. Take down the love letters from the bookshelf, the photographs, the desperate notes, peel your own image from the mirror. Sit. Feast on your life.”
About This Quote
Self‑acceptance is a feast of love: greeting one’s own reflection, honoring past selves, and sharing nourishment with the inner stranger.
In simple terms: Celebrate self‑love as a shared feast.
Key Takeaway
Self‑recognition restores inner harmony.
Themes
self‑care
spirituality
psychology
poetry
Mood
warm
reverent
Type
lyrical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- meditation retreats
- personal journaling
Key Concepts
self‑compassion
inner dialogue
Practical Applications
- practice mirror affirmations
- create rituals that honor past experiences
Questions to Reflect On
- What rituals help integrate past and present selves?
- How does self‑feasting affect relationships?
A Different Perspective
Focusing solely on self may neglect relational responsibilities.
