Consider Quote by Michael Ryan
““Consider A Move The steady time of being unknown, in solitude, without friends, is not a steadiness that sustains. I hear your voice waver on the phone: Haven't talked to anyone for days. I drive around. I sit in parking lots. The voice zeroes through my ear, and waits. What should I say? There are ways to meet people you will want to love? I know of none. You come out stronger having gone through this? I no longer believe that, if I once did. Consider a move, a change, a job, a new place to live, someplace you'd like to be. That's not it , you say. Now time turns back. We almost touch. Then what is? I ask. What is?””
About This Quote
The passage reflects loneliness, yearning for connection, and the struggle to find purpose, urging a change in environment or circumstance to break stagnation.
In simple terms: Feeling isolated and stuck, seeking change to find meaning.
Key Takeaway
Consider a concrete change to break isolation.
Themes
loneliness
purpose
change
connection
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
personal
existential
When to use this quote
- moving cities
- changing jobs
- seeking new friendships
- therapy sessions
Key Concepts
existential search
self‑reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- What small step could you take today to feel less isolated?
- How might you cultivate connection without a major life change?
A Different Perspective
Change alone may not resolve deeper emotional issues.
