Break Quote by Rae Armantrout
““Ends Meet 1 Could be time is practice, balance, the action executed in the mind before and after. Where does mind end? 2 We mark a break with what has come before, come through the door, down the hatch. Not a clean break exactly. 3 Our life was rehearsal, Mother almost said so that we believed we would escort her to the future where she could be happy.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Ends Meet” from The Collected Poems of Rae Armantrout, 2017
The poem contemplates the fluid boundaries of mind and experience, suggesting that perception and action are continuous, rehearsed, and intertwined with memory and future hopes.
In simple terms: Mind and action blend, shaped by past and future.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the ongoing flow of thought and act with awareness.
Themes
mindfulness
memory
future
identity
rehearsal
Mood
contemplative
introspective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- personal reflection
- psychological therapy
- meditation practice
Key Concepts
continuity
temporal perception
existential reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you perceive the transition between thought and action?
- What role does memory play in shaping future intentions?
A Different Perspective
The abstract style may limit concrete interpretation for some readers.
