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charisstoma ([personal profile] charisstoma) wrote2017-08-29 09:58 am

Quote for word anoesis

Normally, on my long-distance walks, anoesis descends within a few miles: the mental tape loop of infuriating resentments, or inane pop lyrics, or nonce phrases gives way to the greeny-beige noise of the outdoors.
-- Will Self, Psychogeography, 2007

Noun: a state of mind consisting of pure sensation or emotion without cognitive content.

I do this A LOT.... or maybe I'm just tired.