He would have had a bad five minutes there, but by now it would be over. He wouldn't have this dull ache in his heart, the sharp yearning in his throat, the words trying to escape
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Even if a painful event is short, its emotional impact can linger long after it ends.
- In plain terms
- Short pain can leave long lasting feelings.
- What can you take from it?
- Acknowledge that emotional recovery takes time.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why does the body hold onto pain longer than the event?
- How do you distinguish between memory and current feeling?
Another view
It assumes the pain is purely internal rather than situational.
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