Absence Quote by Mark Epstein
“It is exceedingly difficult to maintain a sense of absence without turning that absence into some kind of presence”
About This Quote
Maintaining a sense of absence requires effort; otherwise the void becomes a new form of presence, suggesting mindfulness of emptiness.
In simple terms: It's hard to keep feeling absent without it turning into something else.
Practice mindful awareness of emptiness.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- meditation
- grief
- creative pauses
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does "absence" mean to you?
- How can you prevent absence from becoming presence?
Absence can be filled unintentionally, undermining the intention.