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Breath Quote by Mary Oliver

“I held my breath as we do sometimes to stop time when something wonderful has touched us...” quote by Mary Oliver
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“I held my breath as we do sometimes to stop time when something wonderful has touched us...”

Mary Oliver

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.

Key Takeaway

Embrace present awe.

Themes

nature wonder time

Mood

tranquil inspired

Type

reflective poetic

When to use this quote

  • nature walks
  • creative writing
  • meditation

Key Concepts

Poetry Mindfulness

Questions to Reflect On

  • What moments make you lose sense of time?
  • How can you capture that feeling?
A Different Perspective

May romanticize fleeting moments.

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