Darkness Quote by William Irwin Thompson
“But the time has come; the revelation has already occurred, and the guardian seers have seen the lightning strike the darkness we call reality. And now we sleep in the brief interval between the lightning and the thunder.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Time Falling Bodies Take to Light, 1991
The passage describes a cosmic revelation and a fleeting calm between chaos and its aftermath.
In simple terms: A revelation occurs, then a brief calm before the storm.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the calm to prepare for upcoming challenges.
Themes
cosmos
revelation
transition
Mood
contemplative
mysterious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- meditation
- crisis management
Key Concepts
light
darkness
awakening
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you stay alert during calm periods?
- What insights arise from confronting darkness?
A Different Perspective
The calm may be deceptive, leading to complacency.
