Flight Quote by Thomas Moore
““Flight usually intensifies the very thing one flees and establishes a special intimacy with it.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Care of the Soul, Thomas Moore, 1992
Facing what we fear can intensify its presence, yet also creates a deeper, more intimate understanding of it.
In simple terms: Fearing something makes it stronger, but also closer.
Confront fears to understand them.
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When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- creative writing
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What fear have you intensified by confronting it?
- How does intimacy with fear change your behavior?
Intimacy can be uncomfortable and may not resolve the fear.