Shawn L. Bird

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quote-awakening June 13, 2016

Filed under: Grace Awakening,Grace Awakening Myth,Poetry,Quotations — Shawn L. Bird @ 9:06 pm

Every closure is an awakening,

and every awakening settles something.

~John Dewey (Art as Experience)

 

6 Responses to “quote-awakening”

  1. Prior-2001 Says:
    June 13, 2016 at 10:40 pm

    I really like this twist of thoughts in the quote and the circle from closure to settle –
    And I am sure there are many things to glean or take – but that was mine – the difference between closure and settlement- yet similarity – and the awaken catalyst – very thought provoking quote for me – thx 💕

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    • Shawn L. Bird Says:
      June 14, 2016 at 10:35 am

      Isn’t it interesting?

      The book is a very challenging read from 1934, all about the nature of the aesthetic. This line links so well with my novel that it stood out to me, and while I normally put some commentary, this one just seemed to benefit from standing on its own.

      Reply
  2. righteousbruin9 Says:
    June 14, 2016 at 2:28 pm

    Awakenings are always things of beauty.

    Reply
  3. Inspired Beacon Says:
    June 15, 2016 at 9:00 am

    You can’t start the next chapter of your life if you will keep on re-reading the last chapter. Yes I agree, we need to be awakened in order to settle into something.

    Reply

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