Comforting-thought Quote by Jandy Nelson
““There once was a girl who found herself dead. She spent her days peering over the ledge of heaven, her chin in her palm. She was bored as a brick, hadn't adjusted yet to the slower pace of heavenly life. Her sister would look up at her and wave, and the dead girl would wave back but she was too far away for her sister to see. The dead girl thought her sister might be writing her notes, but it was too long a trip to make for a few scattered words here and there so she let them be. And then, one day, her earthbound sister finally realized she could hear music up there in heaven, so after that, everything her sister needed to tell her she did through her clarinet and each time she played, the dead girl jumped up (no matter what else she was doing), and danced.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Sky Is Everywhere, Jandy Nelson, 2010
Even in death, love can bridge worlds through music, sparking joy and connection.
In simple terms: Music lets the dead and living share love.
Key Takeaway
Use music to connect with loved ones.
Themes
love
music
afterlife
connection
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
poetic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- family reunions
- creative expression
Key Concepts
transcendence
emotional resonance
Questions to Reflect On
- How does music help you feel close to those gone?
- What other ways can you honor memories?
