Feminism Quote by Hélène Cixous
““I see nothing. I do not move. It is an empty time, animal time, vigilant, I am submerged, under the earth and under time. I listen. Perhaps the waiting is a form of prayer.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Time of the Other,” 1990
The speaker describes a meditative stillness that becomes a form of prayer through patient listening.
In simple terms: Quiet waiting can be a spiritual practice.
Key Takeaway
Practice attentive stillness as prayer.
Themes
silence
patience
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
introspective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- meditation
- nature walk
- grief processing
- creative block
Key Concepts
existential reflection
embodiment
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “empty time” reveal about self?
- How can listening transform waiting into meaning?
A Different Perspective
Silence may also become avoidance of action.
