Thomas Slatin Quote On Belonging
It came upon me like a ghost in the night, scary at first then comforting, much like the feeling of a thousand hugs when suddenly I realized, I belong. I thought of a scream, but instead slowly whispered to myself, I belong, followed by a single tear of joy which slowly ran down my cheek, a feeling of calm. Calm. Belong.
Thomas Slatin, Belong
33 Comments
Dick Woodhouse
Beautiful.
Thomas Slatin
Thank you so much, Dick! You were always one of my childhood heroes. I wanted to let you know this for the longest time.
Melissa Goldengates
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Mary Ruffcorn Bixby
Oh my gosh, that made me cry! It was beautiful. What a wonderful feeling to feel you belong and the calming effect. Some day I hope to have the same feeling of belonging and calm. Thomas, you are so gifted. Take care.
Thomas Slatin
Thank you so very much, Mary! This is a small excerpt from a much longer piece that I’m currently working on.
Danielle M
Beautiful piece, it is very descriptive and touching.. I wish I could write like that.
Roy
You have a way of using words that is really impressive. I look forward to even more!
Meg W
Very descriptive and well written. This is great work.
Patricia
I am loving the Belong series quotes. I can’t wait to see more of them.
Oliver
The language and prose is very flowery. You are very much talented.
Daphne
A strong call to belong. This really strikes home for me.
Teddy
Amazing how fear can be turned to joy. The quote is very powerful.
Louis
I am left in a state of suspense. I wish I could read the rest of it.
Shantel
This is simply beautiful Tom! Thanks a lot for sharing it 🙂
Anderson
This would make a good premise for a novel. I am already hooked on it.
Storm
At first I thought it was something scary. I’m happy to see it ends well.
Sylvia
The message here is that we should embrace our fears. Running away from them never solves anything.
Richard (Dick) Woodhouse
I like that~ and his message ( and his brilliant mind) say so much more.
Mery Castle
This thought gives us strength, to master our own fears.
Glad
Nice piece, there are times that one may have that feeling of not being loved or accepted even when you try. But when there is an inner conviction, you realise who you are and know that you can always belong… stand out.
jolly555
It always end in tears of joy when we realize that those scary things makes up a lot stronger. This is so lovely.
Oyeyipo Oladele
Nice and brilliant quote. This is small but meaningful piece.
brainedet
This is inspiring, fears will always be there but we should count it all joy. The quote is on point.
Rosalie
I thought it was just a simple quote but it was a brilliant one. When I started to read, it went so well. I wish I could write beautiful and meaningful piece too.
Rosalie
A nice and meaningful piece. I wish I could write one too. That feeling belonging and calm makes me feel great. Thank you for sharing it to everyone.
vikram parmar
One can get the feeling of not being accepted. You can feel not being loved by anyone.
Clarissa
You have lot of words running through your mind and you’re making use of it. Very talented to compose powerful quotation. Great work.
conrad pranze villas
armors that have dents means you have been to many battles. it only shows how strong humans can really be once we focus on the things that must be done.
Alex
This describes what we all feel when we are faced with something new or unknown. It can be scary but we will never know unless we try. Just because you do not like something at first does not mean you cannot learn to.
conrad pranze villas
armor that have dents means you have been to many battles. keep it up, we are on your side.
Janine Bocateja
As the saying goes, ” a flower does not think of competing to the flower next to it, it just blooms” . To be calm is the highest achievement of the self. Happy for you.
Ness
I felt every single word. We are all scared of the uncertainties of being accepted and we all crave for that feeling of belongingness. Makes me realize how nice it is to feel that you exist, for something or for someone. Looking forward on the completion of your piece! I’m sure it’ll be wonderful. 🙂
Wilson Jake
We all fears the uncertainty, that’s why the fear of the Covid 19 is more than the virus itself. Lovely quote Thomas