Hippocampus Quote by Sarah Beth Durst
““He held her a moment longer, allowing the merhorse to become accustomed to her. "How do I steer?" she asked. "You don't," he said. "She steers. You ride." He then released her. Instinctively, she leaned forward and grabbed onto Sian's mane as the merhorse lunged away from the rocks. Sea spray and wind spattered Kiela's face. The merhorse picked up speed, jumping through the waves like a dolphin. Kiela clung to her mane, feeling as if she were holding on to seaweed, slippery but soft. She let out a shriek as Sian leaped over the top of a large cresting wave, and then she laughed as they sailed down the other side. She'd never felt anything like this. It was terrifying. And wonderful. She felt as if her blood had become the wind, and her breath had become the sea spray. She tasted salt, and she tasted freedom. Both were glorious.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Lost Sea by Sarah Beth Durst, 2015
A rider learns to trust the creature’s instinct, experiencing fear and exhilaration, symbolizing surrender to natural forces and the joy of freedom.
In simple terms: Trust the creature’s instinct and feel freedom.
Key Takeaway
Embrace instinct, release control.
Themes
trust
freedom
adventure
fear
joy
Mood
exhilarated
awestruck
reflective
Type
narrative
inspirational
descriptive
When to use this quote
- learning to ride
- overcoming fear
- seeking adventure
- experiencing nature
- letting go
Key Concepts
instinct
surrender
transformation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does surrendering control change your experience?
- When does instinct fail?
A Different Perspective
The rider’s control is limited; reliance on instinct can be risky.
