“I am an excitable person who only understands life lyrically, musically, in whom feelings are much stronger as reason. I am so thirsty for the marvelous that only the marvelous has power over me. Anything I can not transform into something marvelous, I let go. Reality doesn't impress me. I only believe in intoxication, in ecstasy, and when ordinary life shackles me, I escape, one way or another. No more walls.”
— Anais Nin
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"I am an excitable person who only understands life lyrically, musically, in whom feelings are much stronger as reason..." — Anais Nin. If you've ever felt too deeply for an ordinary world, this quote is your reminder that your thirst for magic is a superpower. How do you add a little bit of the marvelous to your everyday routine? Let us know in the comments below!
About this quote
Anais Nin's poignant words invite us to look at our existence not as a series of mundane obligations, but as a boundless canvas waiting to be touched by magic. In a world that often demands cold practicality and conformity, this perspective serves as a gentle reminder that your sensitivity is not a weakness, but a profound gift. When life feels heavy, routine, and unyielding, you have the inner power to infuse your days with wonder, turning ordinary moments into extraordinary memories through the sheer force of your imagination and passion. Embracing this mindset means giving yourself permission to outgrow the rigid boxes that society tries to place you in. It encourages you to release what stifles your spirit and instead seek out the beauty, art, and deep emotional connections that make you feel truly alive. By choosing to live passionately and authentically, you break down the invisible walls of fear and hesitation, stepping into a life of creative freedom, emotional depth, and limitless self-expression.
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