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Marionette Quote by Stasia Ward Kehoe

“I hover over myself Watching. Mind and body separated, Each in control As though there are two puppeteers Working the strings of my marionette self.” quote by Stasia Ward Kehoe
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““I hover over myself Watching. Mind and body separated, Each in control As though there are two puppeteers Working the strings of my marionette self.””

Stasia Ward Kehoe

About This Quote

Source Poem: “I hover over myself Watching. Mind and body separated…” by Stasia Ward Kehoe, 2019

The poem describes a detached self‑observation, feeling split between mind and body like a puppet controlled by two forces.

In simple terms: Mind and body feel separate.

Key Takeaway

Integrate mental and physical selves.

Themes

self‑awareness dualism control identity

Mood

reflective introspective

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • mindfulness practice
  • therapy
  • body‑mind integration

Key Concepts

philosophy psychology metaphor

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to achieve mind‑body unity?
  • What triggers the feeling of separation?
A Different Perspective

Over‑analysis can cause dissociation.

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