You think that the world we live in is ordinary. We make…
““You think that the world we live in is ordinary. We make noise and static to fill the empty spaces where ghosts live. We let other people grow our food, bleach our clothes. We seal ourselves in, clean the dirt from our skins, eat of animals whose blood does not stain our hands. We long ago left the ways of our ancestors, oracles and blood sacrifice, traffic with the spirit world, listening for the voices out of stones and trees. But maybe sometimes you have felt the uncanny, alone at night in a dark wood, or waiting by the edge of the ocean for the tide to come in. We have paved over the ancient world, but that does not mean we have erased it.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Untitled, spoken word performance, 2020
Modern life distracts us from ancient spiritual connections, yet remnants of the old world linger in uncanny moments.
In simple terms: We ignore ancient wisdom, but its echo remains.
Key Takeaway
Notice subtle signs of the ancient world.
Themes
disconnection
spirituality
modernity
Mood
reflective
melancholic
thoughtful
Type
poetic
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- urban living
- night walks in forests
- coastal contemplation
- personal meditation
Key Concepts
anthropology
mythology
environmentalism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconnect with forgotten traditions?
- What signs of the ancient world appear in your life?
A Different Perspective
Modern comforts can blind us to deeper meanings.