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Anxiety Quote by Kenneth Grahame

“Then suddenly the Mole felt a great Awe fall upon him, an awe that turned his muscles to water, bowed his head, and rooted his feet to the ground. It was no panic terror - indeed he felt wonderfully at peace and happy - but it was an awe that smote and held him and, without seeing, he knew it…” quote by Kenneth Grahame
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“Then suddenly the Mole felt a great Awe fall upon him, an awe that turned his muscles to water, bowed his head, and rooted his feet to the ground. It was no panic terror - indeed he felt wonderfully at peace and happy - but it was an awe that smote and held him and, without seeing, he knew it could only mean that some august presence was very, very near.”

Kenneth Grahame

About This Quote

Source Book: The Wind in the Willows, 1908

A profound, peaceful awe can overwhelm a person, grounding them in a sense of a larger, sacred presence.

In simple terms: Awe can bring calm and humility.

Key Takeaway

Allow awe to center you and connect to something greater.

Themes

spirituality humility wonder peace transcendence

Mood

contemplative inspirational

Type

reflective tranquil

When to use this quote

  • nature walks
  • meditation
  • art appreciation
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

awe presence inner peace

Questions to Reflect On

  • When have you felt a grounding awe?
  • How can you cultivate awe regularly?
A Different Perspective

Awe may be fleeting and hard to sustain in daily life.

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