Resisting the slow touch of a frozen finger tracing out my spine.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- It describes a slow creeping feeling of dread or fear running through the body.
- In plain terms
- Feeling a slow and creeping sense of fear.
- What can you take from it?
- Physical sensations often signal fear or anxiety.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What physical signs show your fear?
Another view
It relies on a subjective physical metaphor.
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