Felt Wrong Quote by Linda Olsson
““I could never be sure whether he would be there when I arrived. On my way through the forest I used to pass a large granite block where I would stop, draw my breath and close my fists with my thumbs inside, then close my eyes and whisper: 'Please, please, please let him be there today,' before continuing. If he wasn't, I felt it was because I had done wrong. That somehow I had to earn the right to such pleasure.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Girl Who Fell From the Sky by Heidi W. Durrow, 2010
A ritual of prayer and self‑doubt reveals a longing for validation and fear of being unworthy.
In simple terms: Seeking approval through ritualistic prayer.
Key Takeaway
Accept that worth isn’t earned by external presence.
Themes
validation
faith
self‑doubt
ritual
loneliness
Mood
anxious
hopeful
reflective
Type
personal
psychological
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- spiritual practice
- mental health
- seeking reassurance
Key Concepts
spirituality
psychology
attachment
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this ritual say about your sense of control?
- How might you find inner validation without external approval?
A Different Perspective
If the desired presence never arrives, the ritual may reinforce anxiety rather than resolve it.
