Awakes Quote by Walt Whitman
““I sleep—I sleep long. I do not know it—it is without name—it is a word unsaid, It is not in any dictionary, utterance, symbol. Something it swings on more than the earth I swing on, To it the creation is the friend whose embracing awakes me. Perhaps I might tell more. Outlines! I plead for my brothers and sisters. Do you see O my brothers and sisters? It is not chaos or death—it is form, union, plan—it is eternal life—it is Happiness. from "Song of Myself," Strophe 50.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Song of Myself, Section 50, 1855
The speaker describes an indescribable, transcendent state beyond language, equating it with eternal happiness and unity.
In simple terms: A transcendent state beyond words brings unity and joy.
Key Takeaway
Seek experiences that connect you to something larger.
Themes
spirituality
transcendence
unity
happiness
Mood
reflective
uplifting
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- meditation
- nature immersion
- art creation
- deep conversation
Key Concepts
ineffability
cosmic consciousness
existential longing
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize moments of transcendence?
- What practices help you access deeper unity?
A Different Perspective
Such states may be inaccessible to many or misinterpreted as escapism.
