I am shielded in my armor Hiding in my room safe within my womb I touch no one and no one touches me. I am a rock. I am an island. And a rock feels no pain. And an island never cries.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Isolation protects from pain but also prevents connection.
- In plain terms
- I am alone and safe, but I feel nothing.
- What can you take from it?
- Isolation stops pain but also stops life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is it better to feel pain or nothing?
- How do you protect yourself?
Another view
Safety is still preferable to hurt for some.
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