Bears Quote by Donald Hall
“Some of us are darkness lovers. We do not dislike the early and late daylight of June, but we cherish the increasing dark of November, which we wrap around ourselves in the prosperous warmth of wood stove, oil and electric blanket. Inside our warmth we fold ourselves, partly tuber, partly bear, in the dark and its cold - around us, outside us, safely away from us. We tuck ourselves up in the comfort of cold's opposite, warming ourslves by thought of the cold, lighting ourselves by darkness's idea.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Winter Reflections, 1975
Finding comfort in darkness, we use warmth and imagination to counteract cold and fear.
In simple terms: Embrace darkness with inner warmth.
Key Takeaway
Create inner warmth against external cold.
Themes
comfort
darkness
warmth
Mood
contemplative
cozy
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- reading poetry
- meditation
- winter evenings
Key Concepts
poetry
psychology
seasonality
Questions to Reflect On
- What rituals bring you warmth in dark times?
- How can you transform fear into comfort?
A Different Perspective
Darkness may also amplify anxiety.
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