Feels Quote by Margaret Mahy
“By the time ordinary life asserted itself once more, I would feel I had already lived for a while in some other lifetime, that I had even taken over someone else's life.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Changeover by Margaret Mahy, 1990
Living in another's life feels like a temporary escape before returning to reality.
In simple terms: Feeling like you lived another life briefly.
Key Takeaway
Embrace new perspectives, then return grounded.
Themes
identity
escape
growth
Mood
introspective
nostalgic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- roleplaying games
- career transitions
Key Concepts
psychology
role immersion
Questions to Reflect On
- What lessons did you learn from “living” another life?
- How can you integrate those insights into your own life?
A Different Perspective
The experience may blur self‑identity if not reflected upon.
