Angel Quote by Jeanette Winterson
“We're a lukewarm people for all our feast days and hard work. Not much touches us, but we long to be touched. We lie awake at night willing the darkness to part and show us a vision. Our children frighten us in their intimacy, but we make sure they grow up like us. Lukewarm like us. On a night like this, hands and faces hot, we can believe that tomorrow will show us angels in jars and that the well-known woods will suddenly reveal another path.”
About This Quote
People feel emotionally numb despite rituals, yearning for deeper connection and hope for transformative experiences.
In simple terms: We crave connection beyond routine.
Key Takeaway
Seek authentic moments that awaken feeling.
Themes
spirituality
longing
hope
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
reflective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- religious festivals
- nighttime contemplation
- family dynamics
- personal growth
Key Concepts
existentialism
ritual
emptiness
Questions to Reflect On
- What rituals make you feel truly alive?
- How can you create moments of genuine connection?
A Different Perspective
Desire for meaning may lead to disappointment if unmet.
