Awakening Quote by Lois Lowry
“Always in the dream, it seemed as if there were a destination: a something--he could not grasp what-that lay beyond the place where the thickness of snow brought the sled to a stop. He was left, upon awakening, with the feeling that he wanted, even somehow needed, to reach the something that waited in the distance. The feeling that it was good. That it was welcoming. That it was significant. But he did not know how to get there.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Giver, 1993
A yearning for an unknown purpose drives the protagonist, reflecting human desire for meaning beyond visible horizons
In simple terms: We crave a distant, meaningful goal we cannot yet see
Key Takeaway
Explore what you truly seek
Themes
purpose
longing
search
Mood
hopeful
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- journaling
- goal setting
- creative visualization
- mindfulness
Key Concepts
meaning
existential desire
inner compass
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the unknown represent for you?
- How can you find fulfillment without a fixed endpoint?
A Different Perspective
The “something” may be a projection, not a concrete destination
