In my case, I have always drawn my hope from the idea of fecundity.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Hope comes from the idea of fertility or the ability to create and sustain life.
- In plain terms
- Hope comes from the idea of creating and sustaining life.
- What can you take from it?
- Find hope in the capacity to create and nurture.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What sources sustain your hope?
- Is creation essential to meaning?
Another view
Fecundity may not be accessible or desired by everyone.
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