Hang Quote by Louise Erdrich
““To fly from one tree to another, the raven hangs itself, hawklike, on the air. I hang myself that same way in sleep, between one day and the next.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Love Medicine by Louise Erdrich, 1984
The speaker likens sleep to a raven’s daring flight, suggesting a liminal, suspended state between days.
In simple terms: Sleep feels like a daring, suspended flight between days.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the transitional moments.
Themes
transition
sleep
liminality
flight
identity
Mood
reflective
poetic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- nighttime reflection
- creative writing
- mindfulness practice
- spiritual contemplation
Key Concepts
Existentialism
metaphor
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you experience the space between days?
- What does the raven symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective
Sleep can be unsettling and may blur boundaries of reality.
