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Parenting Quote by Jeff Lindsay

“...just before I started the serious work Father Donovan opened his eyes and looked at me. There was no fear now; that happens sometimes. He looked straight up at me and his mouth moved. "What?" I said. I moved my head a little closer. "I can't hear you." I heard him breathe, a slow and peaceful…” quote by Jeff Lindsay
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““...just before I started the serious work Father Donovan opened his eyes and looked at me. There was no fear now; that happens sometimes. He looked straight up at me and his mouth moved. "What?" I said. I moved my head a little closer. "I can't hear you." I heard him breathe, a slow and peaceful breath, and then he said it again before his eyes closed. "You're welcome," I said, and I went to work.””

Jeff Lindsay

About This Quote

Source Novel: “The Dark Hour”, 2015

A moment of calm and acceptance emerges before confronting a challenge, leading to purposeful action.

In simple terms: Calm before action; acceptance fuels work.

Key Takeaway

Embrace stillness before acting.

Themes

mindfulness acceptance purpose action

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

narrative philosophical

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • creative work
  • therapy sessions
  • decision making

Key Concepts

presence transcendence inner dialogue

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does acceptance enable you?
  • How do you move from calm to action?
A Different Perspective

Silence can mask underlying fear.

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