--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: All day I think about it, then at night I…" description: "\"All day I think about it, then at night I say it. Where did I come from, and what am I supposed to be doing? I have no idea. My soul is from elsewhere,..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/324/rumi-56_elsewhere_all-day-i-think-about-it-then-at-night-i_804522.jpg" --- # All day I think about it, then at night I say it. Where… ![“All day I think about it, then at night I say it. Where did I come from, and what am I supposed to be doing? I have no idea. My soul is from elsewhere, I'm sure of that, and I intend to end up there.” quote by Rumi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/324/rumi-56_elsewhere_all-day-i-think-about-it-then-at-night-i_804522.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/324/rumi-56_elsewhere_all-day-i-think-about-it-then-at-night-i_804522.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/324/rumi-56_elsewhere_all-day-i-think-about-it-then-at-night-i_804522.jpg) > “All day I think about it, then at night I say it. Where did I come from, and what am I supposed to be doing? I have no idea. My soul is from elsewhere, I'm sure of that, and I intend to end up there.” [Rumi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rumi/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. He feels his soul belongs elsewhere and seeks purpose beyond his current life. **In simple terms:** He feels lost and believes his soul is destined elsewhere. Key Takeaway Seek deeper purpose and alignment. Themes spirituality existence identity search destiny Mood contemplative hopeful Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - personal crisis - nighttime reflection - spiritual quest Key Concepts self‑discovery transcendence life purpose Questions to Reflect On - What does “elsewhere” mean to you? - How can you pursue that destiny? A Different Perspective The feeling may be vague without concrete steps toward change. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Ideas](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/ideas/) [Night](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/night/) [Soul](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/soul/) [Spirituality](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/spirituality/) [Thinking](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/thinking/) ## Related quotes > [All day I think about it, then at night I say it. 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