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Happiness Quote by Lesley Livingston

“We flopped like landed fish down the shallow submerged steps, splashing and sinking into the warm, scented waters beneath the fantastical glass and mural ceiling. And it was the closest I’d been to happiness in months. The closest since Mael. I closed my eyes and sank into the soothing warmth…” quote by Lesley Livingston
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““We flopped like landed fish down the shallow submerged steps, splashing and sinking into the warm, scented waters beneath the fantastical glass and mural ceiling. And it was the closest I’d been to happiness in months. The closest since Mael. I closed my eyes and sank into the soothing warmth, feeling my muscles melt like they had when he’d kissed me that morning in the vale. I’d almost forgotten what that had felt like. The steam rose off the surface of the water until I couldn’t see old Gruoch where she sat on her bench. Even Elka, drifting motionless on the other side of the pool, was just a shadow. I could have stayed there forever, my hair floating out all around me, wrapped in mist and dreaming and the scent of flowers. I barely felt the tears sliding down my cheeks.””

Lesley Livingston

About This Quote

Source Novel: Fictional Narrative, 2023

A moment of intimate, sensory immersion offers fleeting peace amidst turmoil.

In simple terms: Finding calm in sensory experience.

Key Takeaway

Seek soothing environments.

Themes

comfort memory escape

Mood

melancholic introspective

Type

literary emotional

When to use this quote

  • spa retreats
  • artistic spaces
  • personal reflection
  • mindfulness practice

Key Concepts

sensory immersion emotional healing

Questions to Reflect On

  • What sensory experiences bring you peace?
  • How can you integrate calm into daily life?
A Different Perspective

Such escapes may be temporary and avoid confronting issues.

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