--- 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/117/rumi-56_accord_all-day-i-think-about-it-then-at-night-i_96105.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. Who looks out with my eyes? What is the soul? I cannot stop asking. If I could taste one sip of an…” quote by Rumi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/117/rumi-56_accord_all-day-i-think-about-it-then-at-night-i_96105.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/117/rumi-56_accord_all-day-i-think-about-it-then-at-night-i_96105.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/117/rumi-56_accord_all-day-i-think-about-it-then-at-night-i_96105.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. Who looks out with my eyes? What is the soul? I cannot stop asking. If I could taste one sip of an answer, I could break out of this prison for drunks. I didn’t come here of my own accord, and I can’t leave that way. Whoever brought me here, will have to take me home.” [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. The speaker feels a deep existential dislocation, sensing a soul that belongs elsewhere and yearning for purpose and return to its origin. **In simple terms:** A restless search for identity and belonging. Key Takeaway Soul feels alien, seeking home. Themes existentialism spiritual longing identity purpose alienation Mood melancholic yearning contemplative Type philosophical spiritual poetic When to use this quote - midlife crisis - spiritual awakening - creative block - feeling out of place Key Concepts self-transcendence metaphysical yearning Practical Applications - journaling to explore inner questions - seeking mentorship or community Questions to Reflect On - What does 'home' mean to you beyond physical place? - How might embracing uncertainty shape your purpose? 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