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Absence Quote by Margaret Atwood

“And consider: it is loss to which everything flows, absence in which everything flowers” quote by Margaret Atwood
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“And consider: it is loss to which everything flows, absence in which everything flowers”

Margaret Atwood

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.

Key Takeaway

Embrace loss as a catalyst for growth.

Themes

loss renewal growth transformation

Mood

hopeful inspirational

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • grief counseling
  • artistic creation
  • career change
  • personal healing

Key Concepts

Impermanence creative potential resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • What can you create from your loss?
  • How does absence inspire new ideas?
A Different Perspective

Focusing on loss alone can hinder moving forward.

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