More than anything else it was this feeling that captivated me—the feeling that, literally, made me captive.
I Felt Important
Saved by Britt Gage
More than anything else it was this feeling that captivated me—the feeling that, literally, made me captive.
simultaneously terrified and free,
Paul Murray • The Bee Sting: A Novel
Upon first hearing this story, I found myself in tears, and confused by this sudden swell of emotion.
Rick Rubin • The Creative Act: A Way of Being
Finally, here was the world's constantly broken promise of transcendence, the cosmic wonder I'd chased impatiently ever since I was a child, rounding every corner with an eager smile that faltered just as quickly. I'd been waiting my whole life to find a feeling this big. It was a religious conversion.