There are certain things in which one is unable to believe for the simple reason that he never ceases to feel them. Things of this sort- things which are always inside of us and in fact are us and which consequently will not be pushed off or away where we can begin thinking about them- are no longer things; they, and the us which they are, equals A Verb; an IS.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Things we deeply feel cannot be ignored or analyzed; they are part of our essence.
- In plain terms
- Feelings inside us are us, not things to think about.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept feelings as part of yourself.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you always feel?
- Is feeling part of you?
Another view
It dismisses analysis of feelings entirely.
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