Absence Quote by Margaret Atwood
“And consider: it is loss to which everything flows, absence in which everything flowers”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Lost Garden” by Margaret Atwood, 1992
Loss is the underlying current that nourishes growth, allowing absence to become fertile ground for new life.
In simple terms: Loss fuels renewal and new possibilities.
Embrace loss as a catalyst for growth.
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When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- artistic creation
- career change
- personal healing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you create from your loss?
- How does absence inspire new ideas?
Focusing on loss alone can hinder moving forward.