Drink coffee Quote by Marie-Helene Bertino
““When you're alone, you are in the right place to watch sadness approach like storm clouds over an open field. You can sit in a chair and get ready for it. As it moves through you, you can reach out your hands and feel all the edges. When it passes and you can drink coffee again you even miss it because it has been loyal to you like a boyfriend.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: “The Last of Her Kind” by Marie‑Helene Bertino, 2022
Sadness can be observed and welcomed as a transient visitor, offering depth and loyalty before it passes.
In simple terms: Sadness can be welcomed and learned from.
Key Takeaway
Embrace sadness, then let it go.
Themes
emotion
mindfulness
solitude
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- creative writing
- personal reflection
- mindful meditation
Key Concepts
psychology
attachment
impermanence
Questions to Reflect On
- How does observing sadness change your relationship with it?
- Can you find value in fleeting emotional states?
A Different Perspective
Sadness may linger longer than intended, hindering progress.
