Depression Quote by Donald Miller
““Still i knew because of my own feelings there was something wrong with me and i knew it wasnt only me. I knew it was everybody. It was like a bacteria or a cancer or a trance. It wasnt on the skin, it was in the soul. It showed itself in lonliness, lust, anger , jealousy and depression. It had people screwed up bad everywhere you went- at the store, at home, at church, it was ugly and deep. Lots of singers on the radio were singing about it and cops had jobs because of it. It was as if we were broken I thought, as if we were never supposed to feel these sticky emotions. It was as if we were cracked, coudlnt love right, couldnt feel good things for a long before screwing it all up. I am talking about the broken quality of life.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller, 2003
The quote describes a pervasive sense of inner brokenness that manifests as negative emotions and societal dysfunction, suggesting a collective spiritual malaise.
In simple terms: People feel broken inside, causing many problems.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and heal inner wounds.
Themes
spirituality
mental health
societal critique
emotional pain
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
philosophical
emotional
When to use this quote
- personal therapy
- community support
- faith counseling
- creative expression
- social activism
Key Concepts
existential crisis
collective suffering
inner disease
Questions to Reflect On
- What inner wounds are you ignoring?
- How can community help heal collective brokenness?
A Different Perspective
Healing inner wounds is difficult and may require confronting deep-seated beliefs.
