Loss Quote by Taiye Selasi
““loss” is a notion. No more than a thought. Which one forms or one doesn’t. With words. Such that one cannot lose, nor ever say he has lost, what he does not permit to exist in his mind.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Art of Thought, 2019
Loss is a mental construct; if you don’t permit it, it cannot exist.
In simple terms: Thoughts shape loss.
Control your narrative.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- therapy
- creative writing
- mindful meditation
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate between imagined and real loss?
- What practices help you keep harmful thoughts at bay?
May dismiss genuine grief.