I pass times, I pass silences, formless worlds pass me by.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker observes the passage of time and abstract concepts without attachment.
- In plain terms
- Time and worlds pass by the speaker unnoticed.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept the flow of time and existence without clinging.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle the passage of time?
- What passes you by that you wish you noticed?
Another view
It suggests a detached stance that may feel cold to some.
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