Eyesight Quote by Reinhold Messner
“In my state of spiritual abstraction, I no longer belong to myself and to my eyesight. I am nothing more than a single narrow gasping lung, floating over the mists and summits.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “Spiritual Abstraction” by Reinhold Messner, 2008
In deep spiritual states, self dissolves into a larger, breath‑like awareness, merging with nature and the cosmos.
In simple terms: Self merges with nature in deep contemplation.
Key Takeaway
Seek unity beyond self.
Themes
spirituality
nature
identity
mindfulness
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- meditation
- mountaineering
- nature immersion
- artistic expression
Key Concepts
Philosophy
transcendence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance self‑loss and self‑care?
- What does “breathing” symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective
Such dissolution can cause loss of personal boundaries.
