Believe Quote by Kate Atkinson
“I think about death a lot, I really do, because I can't believe I won't exist. It's the ego isn't it? I feel that I should retreat into a better form of Zen Buddhism than this kind of ego-dominated thing. But I don't know, I mean, I want to come back as a tree but I suspect that it's just not going to happen, is it?”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast discussion with Kate Atkinson, 2023
The speaker wrestles with mortality, ego, and desire for transcendence, questioning identity beyond physical existence.
In simple terms: Contemplating death and ego, yearning for a different form of being.
Key Takeaway
Accept impermanence, explore present-moment awareness.
Themes
mortality
ego
spirituality
identity
transcendence
Mood
reflective
curious
Type
philosophical
introspective
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- meditation practice
- creative writing
- environmental activism
Key Concepts
existentialism
mindfulness
self-concept
Questions to Reflect On
- How does ego shape your view of death?
- What does “being a tree” symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective
The desire for literal rebirth may distract from living fully now.
