Hands and feet Quote by Louise Erdrich
““When she shut her eyes, her mind grew alert. Her senses opened. All around her, she felt how quickly things formed and were consumed. How there was so much blind feeling. It was going on beyond the wall of her sight, out of her control. Unheard, unnoticed, the blood dropped into her hands and feet, so that she was anchored. Which she was glad for, because the light was so feeble and the blackness so strong that she felt as though she could drift away like a boat of skin, never to return, leaving only her crumpled dress.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Plague of Doves, 2008
Sensory awareness expands when visual input fades, revealing inner perception and emotional depth.
In simple terms: Losing sight sharpens other senses and feelings.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate inner awareness beyond what you see.
Themes
perception
sensory
emotion
Mood
introspective
poetic
Type
literary
reflective
When to use this quote
- meditation
- artistic expression
- grief processing
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
Phenomenology
mind-body connection
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “blind feeling” teach you about intuition?
- How can you stay grounded while exploring inner worlds?
A Different Perspective
Over‑reliance on inner focus can isolate from external reality.
