Breath Quote by Mary Oliver
“I held my breath as we do sometimes to stop time when something wonderful has touched us...”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Breath of Wonder by Mary Oliver, 1992
Holding breath metaphorically pauses time to savor a profound, beautiful moment.
In simple terms: Pause to savor wonder.
Embrace present awe.
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When to use this quote
- nature walks
- creative writing
- meditation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What moments make you lose sense of time?
- How can you capture that feeling?
May romanticize fleeting moments.