--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The more time I spend working on…" description: "\"The more time I spend working on 'Sekiro,' the deeper I sink into this zone of blood and gore and conflict. But if I want to get out of it, I can walk ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c07/hidetaka-miyazaki-9840_conflict_the-more-time-i-spend-working-on-sekiro_2017364.jpg" --- # The more time I spend working on 'Sekiro,' the deeper I… ![“The more time I spend working on 'Sekiro,' the deeper I sink into this zone of blood and gore and conflict. But if I want to get out of it, I can walk over to the other side of the studio and ease myself into a completely different feeling when I work on 'Deracine.'” quote by Hidetaka Miyazaki](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c07/hidetaka-miyazaki-9840_conflict_the-more-time-i-spend-working-on-sekiro_2017364.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c07/hidetaka-miyazaki-9840_conflict_the-more-time-i-spend-working-on-sekiro_2017364.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c07/hidetaka-miyazaki-9840_conflict_the-more-time-i-spend-working-on-sekiro_2017364.jpg) > “The more time I spend working on 'Sekiro,' the deeper I sink into this zone of blood and gore and conflict. But if I want to get out of it, I can walk over to the other side of the studio and ease myself into a completely different feeling when I work on 'Deracine.'” [Hidetaka Miyazaki](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/hidetaka-miyazaki/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Immersive game development can trap creators in intense emotional states, but shifting projects can restore emotional balance and creativity. **In simple terms:** Working on intense games can be draining; switching tasks helps reset mood. Key Takeaway Balance intense work with contrasting projects. Themes creativity mental health work balance Mood focused reflective Type inspirational practical When to use this quote - game design - personal wellness - team management Key Concepts flow state emotional regulation project switching Questions to Reflect On - How do you recognize when a project is affecting your wellbeing? - What strategies help you transition between intense and calm tasks? 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