Body Quote by Jeanette Winterson
“We bury things so deep we no longer remember there was anything to bury. Our bodies remember. Our neurotic states remember. But we don't.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Passion by Jeanette Winterson, 1987
We suppress memories so deeply that conscious awareness fades, yet our bodies and subconscious retain them.
In simple terms: We forget what we hide, but our bodies remember.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge hidden pains to heal.
Themes
memory
trauma
self-awareness
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
philosophical
psychological
When to use this quote
- therapy
- personal reflection
- grief work
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
psychology
repression
embodiment
Questions to Reflect On
- What memories are you burying?
- How does your body signal forgotten trauma?
A Different Perspective
Ignoring subconscious pain can worsen mental health.
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