It is normal for husband and wife to argue: it's normal. It always happens. But my advice is this: never let the day end without having first made peace. Never!
Pope FrancisRead
Three months before he died, I began to steal things from my father's house. I wandered around barefoot and slipped objects into my pockets. I took blush, toothpaste, two chipped finger bowls in celadon blue, a bottle of nail polish, a pair of worn patent-leather ballet slippers, and four faded white pillowcases the color of old teeth.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects the complicated emotions surrounding familial relationships, particularly when facing loss.
In this quote, Lisa Brennan-Jobs shares an intimate moment of her life, revealing how she coped with her father's impending death by taking items from his house. This odd act of collecting symbolizes a longing for connection and memory preservation, showcasing the profound complexity of love, loss, and the desire to hold on to the past amidst inevitable change.
Themes
LossMemoryFamilyGriefNostalgia
In practice
Example use cases
During a talk on the theme of loss in relationships, I shared this quote to illustrate how memories can be tied to tangible objects.
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