--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: There was a feeling, not sudden, but…" description: "\"There was a feeling, not sudden, but complete, as though I had been given a small object to hold unseen in my hands. Precious as opal, smooth as jade, ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1c9/diana-gabaldon-185_bird_there-was-a-feeling-not-sudden-but-compl_1081378.jpg" --- # There was a feeling, not sudden, but complete, as though I… ![“There was a feeling, not sudden, but complete, as though I had been given a small object to hold unseen in my hands. Precious as opal, smooth as jade, weighty as a river stone, more fragile than a bird's egg. Infinitely still, live as the root of Creation. Not a gift, but a trust. Fiercely to…” quote by Diana Gabaldon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1c9/diana-gabaldon-185_bird_there-was-a-feeling-not-sudden-but-compl_1081378.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1c9/diana-gabaldon-185_bird_there-was-a-feeling-not-sudden-but-compl_1081378.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1c9/diana-gabaldon-185_bird_there-was-a-feeling-not-sudden-but-compl_1081378.jpg) > “There was a feeling, not sudden, but complete, as though I had been given a small object to hold unseen in my hands. Precious as opal, smooth as jade, weighty as a river stone, more fragile than a bird's egg. Infinitely still, live as the root of Creation. Not a gift, but a trust. Fiercely to cherish, softly to guard. The words spoke themselves and disappeared into the groined shadows of the roof.” [Diana Gabaldon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/diana-gabaldon/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A profound, unseen trust is given, requiring delicate care and reverence. **In simple terms:** A hidden trust demands gentle protection. Key Takeaway Cherish and protect fragile trusts. Themes trust spirituality fragility creation Mood introspective hopeful Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - friendship - family - spiritual practice - creative work Key Concepts metaphysics symbolism Questions to Reflect On - How do you recognize unseen responsibilities? - What rituals help you honor trust? 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