In this excerpt from Anaïs Nin's "Henry and June," the author reflects on a pivotal moment spent in Henry's hotel room. She experiences an intense, all-consuming feeling that transcends mere imagination, transforming into a visceral and profound emotional state. This moment represents a significant shift, as she feels a sense of sacred fulfillment and connection.

As she leaves the room, she finds herself in a daze, enveloped by the gentle charm of a spring evening. At this moment, she contemplates existence and reaches a profound acceptance of life and death, indicating that the experience was so powerful it made her indifferent to the thought of dying, underscoring the depth of her emotional journey.