Absolutes Quote by Diane Ackerman
“In rare moments of deep play, we can lay aside our sense of self, shed time's continuum, ignore pain, and sit quietly in the absolute present, watching the world's ordinary miracles. No mind or heart hobbles. No analyzing or explaining. No questing for logic. No promises. No goals. No relationships. No worry. One is completely open to whatever drama may unfold.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Art of Deep Play, 2015, The Atlantic
Deep play allows a temporary suspension of self‑identity and temporal concerns, opening one to pure experience and spontaneous wonder.
In simple terms: Deep play frees us from self and time to feel wonder.
Key Takeaway
Seek moments of immersive, self‑less engagement.
Themes
mindfulness
presence
play
transcendence
inner peace
spontaneity
Mood
calm
inspired
reflective
Type
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- meditation
- creative work
- nature immersion
- performance art
- therapy sessions
Key Concepts
flow state
ego dissolution
temporal elasticity
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you felt completely absorbed without self‑judgment?
- What practices help you enter this state?
A Different Perspective
Such states may be fleeting and hard to sustain in daily life.
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