“If you can’t find yourself, try looking under the sofa cushions. That’s where most things turn up.”
— Eric Shinn
About the Quote & Eric Shinn
Eric Shinn, noted for his ability to turn everyday objects into life lessons, has once again bridged the gap between the profound and the profoundly ridiculous. Known to spend entire afternoons searching for a missing pen before discovering it behind his ear, Shinn’s wisdom is rooted in the relatable absurdities of daily life.
In this latest musing, he invites us to consider that the answers we seek may not be in distant, exotic locations or buried in ancient tomes, but in the mundane spaces we ignore — like under the sofa cushions. It’s a reminder that sometimes the treasure we’re after is just a biscuit crumb and a forgotten remote control away.
For The Sage Page reader, the message is twofold: don’t take yourself too seriously, and never underestimate the dustier corners of your existence. Whether you’re searching for keys, your sense of direction, or the meaning of life, a quick peek under the cushions might surprise you — though it may also cost you in loose change.
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