Afternoon Quote by May Sarton
“I find that when I have any appointment, even an afternoon one, it changes the whole quality of time. I feel overcharged. There is no space for what wells up from the subconscious; those dreams and images live in deep still water and simply submerge when the day gets scattered.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "The Gift of Time" by May Sarton, 1972
Appointments disrupt the flow of subconscious thoughts, causing inner dreams to be suppressed.
In simple terms: Scheduled meetings interrupt inner creativity.
Key Takeaway
Protect unstructured time for reflection.
Themes
time management
creativity
subconscious
Mood
contemplative
inspired
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- workday planning
- creative writing
- meditative practice
Key Concepts
psychology
mindfulness
routine
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance commitments with mental space?
- What rituals help preserve subconscious insights?
A Different Perspective
Over-scheduling can stifle intuition.
