Close your eyes Quote by Frederick Lenz
“The I Ching tells us that for every ending there is a new beginning. In other words, what appears like a transition isn't really a transition; it's a continuum of existence. If you close your eyes for a moment the room will appear to go away. But does it really? Open your eyes again and the room will still be there. That's all death is.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The I Ching Interpretation, unknown
Existence is a seamless flow; endings merge into new starts, not a break.
In simple terms: Endings become new beginnings in a continuous flow.
Accept change as part of ongoing existence.
Themes
Mood
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When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- spiritual practice
- life transitions
- creative projects
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you perceive continuity in personal loss?
- Can recognizing a continuum ease fear of death?
The metaphor may oversimplify complex emotional processes.