Away Quote by Shirley Jackson
“Am I walking toward something I should be running away from?”
About This Quote
Source Short story: “The Haunting of Hill House” by Shirley Jackson, 1959
Questioning whether one is moving toward or away from danger.
In simple terms: Are you approaching or fleeing danger?
Key Takeaway
Assess the direction of your path.
Themes
self‑doubt
danger
decision‑making
Mood
anxious
contemplative
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- career choice
- relationship
- health decisions
- financial risk
Key Concepts
Existentialism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What signs indicate you should retreat?
- How do you differentiate intuition from anxiety?
A Different Perspective
Fear can distort perception of risk.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
