Forgiving does not erase the bitter past. A healed memory is not a deleted memory. Instead, forgiving what we cannot forget creates a new way to remember. We change the memory of our past into a hope for our future.
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Each organism, no matter how simple or complex, has around it a sacred bubble of space, a bit of mobile territoriality which only a few other organisms are allowed to penetrate and then only for short periods of time.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Every organism has personal space that is respected by others, highlighting the importance of boundaries in relationships.
This quote by Edward Hall emphasizes the concept of personal space and territoriality that exists within all living organisms. Just like humans, each organism maintains its own 'sacred bubble' that provides a sense of security and comfort, which can only be entered by a few selected others, often temporarily. This speaks to the fundamental human need for boundaries and the respect that comes with understanding the spaces of others in both natural and social contexts.
Themes
Personal SpaceBoundariesTerritorialityRelationshipsOrganisms
In practice
Example use cases
During a seminar on interpersonal relationships, this quote can be used to illustrate the concept of personal space.
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