Calm Quote by Katie Kacvinsky
![“How am I?" [...] "Sometimes it's a rush, like skydiving and other times it's just a smooth ride, like floating in the middle of a calm lake. It's like standing next to a hot fire that's shooting sparks, or walking on the sun and then rolling in the snow. It's like plate tectonics and hailstorms…” quote by Katie Kacvinsky](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/437/katie-kacvinsky-1279_psychology_how-am-i-sometimes-it-s-a-rush-like-skyd_952440.jpg)
““How am I?" [...] "Sometimes it's a rush, like skydiving and other times it's just a smooth ride, like floating in the middle of a calm lake. It's like standing next to a hot fire that's shooting sparks, or walking on the sun and then rolling in the snow. It's like plate tectonics and hailstorms and lighting and earthquakes and hurricane-force winds all happening at once but then everything suddenly stops moving and your mind draws a blank and everything's really peaceful. It's like your mind explodes and all that's left inside your body is heat.””
About This Quote
Source Personal essay, “The Feeling of Being Overwhelmed”, 2022
Emotions can swing wildly from intense excitement to deep calm, then abruptly halt into a blank, peaceful state.
In simple terms: Emotions shift from intense to calm then to blankness.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and accept rapid emotional changes.
Themes
emotion
intensity
calm
mental states
sensory metaphor
Mood
reflective
introspective
Type
psychological
descriptive
When to use this quote
- stress management
- creative bursts
- meditation
Key Concepts
psychology
mindfulness
self-awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- What techniques help you transition between emotional extremes?
- How do you find balance amid sensory overload?
A Different Perspective
Intense feelings may be overwhelming without grounding.
