Richard PowersWe will not sleep, but will all be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye. You'll see me again. But you'll never know when. Hear that shifting, ambiguous rhythm, that promise of all things possible, and the ear is on its way to being free.
About This Quote
The above quote by the famous author C.S. Lewis is about the surreal change that comes with death. At the very moment of one's own death, there is a sense of impermanence that accompanies everything. The body feels like it is dying, yet it is still very much alive.
The mind feels disconnected from the body, but both are still present in the same space at the same time. There's an uncertainty about what will happen next, but there's also a sense of hope that everything will be okay in the future.
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