Alive Quote by May Sarton
“...I feel more alive when I'm writing than I do at any other time--except when I'm making love. Two things when you forget time, when nothing exists except the moment--the moment of writing, the moment of love. That perfect concentration is bliss.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Writing Life, 1975
Writing and love both create timeless moments where time disappears, offering blissful focus
In simple terms: Writing and love give timeless, blissful focus
Key Takeaway
Seek activities that make you lose track of time
Themes
creativity
intimacy
mindfulness
Mood
reflective
passionate
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- artistic work
- romantic intimacy
- meditation
Key Concepts
Flow state
temporal transcendence
Questions to Reflect On
- What activity brings you into flow?
- How does love influence your creative process?
A Different Perspective
Bliss can be fleeting and dependent on mood
