Awkward Quote by Shirley Jackson
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“[L]et my reader who is puzzled by my awkward explanations close his eyes for no more than two minutes, and see if he does not find himself suddenly not a compact human being at all, but only a consciousness on a sea of sound and touch . . .”
About This Quote
Source Short Story: “The Haunting of Hill House” (1938)
Closing your eyes briefly can dissolve the sense of self, revealing consciousness as pure perception of sound and touch.
In simple terms: Brief meditation can shift identity to pure sensory awareness.
Key Takeaway
Practice brief sensory focus to experience non‑bodily awareness.
Themes
mindfulness
perception
identity
consciousness
Mood
calm
curious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- stress relief
- creative visualization
- spiritual practice
- artistic inspiration
Key Concepts
sensory immersion
meditation
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it feel like to lose the sense of a body?
- How can brief sensory focus improve daily life?
A Different Perspective
Such dissolution may be unsettling; not everyone seeks loss of self.
