Closed mind Quote by Haruki Murakami
““To fill in the silence Tsukuru lowered the needle onto the record again, went back to the sofa, and settled in to listen to the music. This time he tried his best not to think of anything in particular. With his eyes closed and his mind a blank, he focused solely on the music. Finally, as if lured in by the melody, images flashed behind his eyelids, one after the next, appearing, then disappearing. A series of images without concrete form or meaning, rising up from the dark margins of consciousness, soundlessly crossing into the visible realm, only to be sucked back into the margins on the other side and vanish once again. Like the mysterious outline of microorganisms swimming across the circular field of vision of a microscope.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage, 2013
Immersing in music can quiet the mind, allowing fleeting, abstract images to surface from deep consciousness.
In simple terms: Music quiets thoughts, revealing fleeting images from the subconscious.
Key Takeaway
Use music to access inner visual imagination.
Themes
mindfulness
creativity
inner awareness
Mood
calm
reflective
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- meditation
- creative writing
- artistic inspiration
- relaxation
- mental health
Key Concepts
subconscious imagery
sensory perception
Questions to Reflect On
- What feelings arise when you let go of thoughts?
- How can you translate these images into creative work?
A Different Perspective
The images may be vague and hard to interpret, limiting practical insight.
