Dance Quote by Judith Wright
““Now my five senses gather into a meaning all acts, all presences; and as a lily gathers the elements together, in me this dark and shining, that stillness and that moving, these shapes that spring from nothing, become a rhythm that dances, a pure design. While I'm in my five senses they send me spinning all sounds and silences, all shape and colour as thread for that weaver, whose web within me growing follows beyond my knowing some pattern sprung from nothing- a rhythm that dances and is not mine.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Collected Poems, Judith Wright, 1972
The poet describes a unifying sensory experience where perception becomes a rhythmic, creative force beyond conscious control.
In simple terms: All senses merge into a creative rhythm.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the flow of perception.
Themes
creativity
perception
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
inspired
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- meditation
- artistic creation
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
synesthesia
emergent patterns
mind-body unity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you channel sensory overload into purposeful art?
- What does “not mine” reveal about inspiration?
A Different Perspective
The rhythm may feel alien, making intentional direction difficult.
