Blinded Quote by Marie Howe
““Even If I Don’t See it Again Even if I don’t see it again.–nor ever feel it I know it is–and that if once it hailed me it ever does– and so it is myself I want to turn in that direction not as towards a place, but it was a tilting within myself, as one turns a mirror to flash the light to where it isn’t.–I was blinded like that–and swam in what shone at me only able to endure it by being no one and so specifically myself I thought I’d die from being loved like that.””
About This Quote
A meditation on longing for an elusive, perhaps unattainable, emotional connection that shapes identity and perception, even when absent.
In simple terms: Yearning for an intangible, self‑defining love.
Key Takeaway
Unseen love can still drive self‑transformation.
Themes
longing
identity
perception
absence
self‑reflection
transcendence
Mood
melancholic
introspective
hopeful
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- contemplating past relationships
- navigating unreciprocated affection
- creative introspection
- spiritual seeking
Key Concepts
mirror metaphor
light as insight
blinding love
self‑loss
Practical Applications
- psychotherapy to explore attachment
- artistic expression of yearning
Questions to Reflect On
- How does unseen love influence self‑concept?
- What alternative narratives could replace the notion of dying from love?
A Different Perspective
The quote may romanticize suffering, overlooking healthier ways to process loss.
