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.””
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.
Integrate mental and physical selves.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- mindfulness practice
- therapy
- body‑mind integration
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How to achieve mind‑body unity?
- What triggers the feeling of separation?
Over‑analysis can cause dissociation.