Breathing Quote by Mary E. Pearson
“I still cry on waking. I'm not sure why. I feel nothing. Nothing I can name, anyway. It's like breathing - something that happens over which I have no control. (6)”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Dreaming of You, Mary E. Pearson, 2015
Unexplained emptiness can feel like involuntary breathing, indicating deeper emotional numbness.
In simple terms: Feeling empty without reason; like breathing.
Key Takeaway
Explore underlying emotions, seek connection.
Themes
emptiness
emotional numbness
self‑discovery
mental health
Mood
somber
introspective
Type
reflective
emotional
When to use this quote
- grief
- depression
- identity crisis
- spiritual searching
Key Concepts
psychology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What triggers your emptiness?
- How can you reconnect with feeling?
A Different Perspective
Might be a symptom of depression needing professional help.
