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Coldness Quote by Quoleena Sbrocca

“The coldness coats my senses. I envision it turning into a stone wall as thick as the depths of their lies. I picture it towering before me, barring the portion of my brain which controls emotions. I conjure a small box and plant it in front of the stone wall of my mind. I open it and imagine…” quote by Quoleena Sbrocca
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““The coldness coats my senses. I envision it turning into a stone wall as thick as the depths of their lies. I picture it towering before me, barring the portion of my brain which controls emotions. I conjure a small box and plant it in front of the stone wall of my mind. I open it and imagine three words fluttering into it like tufts of cotton on a gentle breeze. As my eyes burrow into the depths of her own, I seal the box and send it floating to a place where her subconscious will find it.””

Quoleena Sbrocca

About This Quote

Source Poem: Whispered Walls, 2021

The speaker builds mental barriers to protect emotions, then sends a hopeful message into another's subconscious.

In simple terms: Creating mental walls and sending a hopeful message.

Key Takeaway

Guard emotions, share hope.

Themes

psychology defense communication empathy creativity

Mood

introspective hopeful

Type

poetic reflective

When to use this quote

  • personal therapy
  • conflict resolution
  • creative writing
  • mindful communication

Key Concepts

mental shielding symbolic messaging emotional regulation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What emotions are you trying to protect?
  • How might openness differ from shielding?
A Different Perspective

The metaphor may oversimplify complex emotional dynamics.

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