Gaps Quote by Jeannette Haien
““in this life it’s best to keep the then and the now and the what’s-to-be as close together in your thoughts as you can. It’s when you let gaps creep in, when you separate out the intervals and dwell on them, that you can’t bear the sorrow.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Temporal Threads”, 2018
Holding past, present, and future close prevents sorrow; gaps cause pain.
In simple terms: Keep time periods together to avoid sorrow.
Key Takeaway
Maintain continuity of thought.
Themes
time
memory
sorrow
Mood
reflective
empathetic
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- mindfulness practice
- creative writing
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you bridge gaps between memories?
- Can you hold all times simultaneously?
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