My soul is awakened, my spirit is soaring And carried aloft on the wings of the breeze; For above and around me the wild wind is roaring, Arousing to rapture the earth and the seas.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker describes a soul awakened and soaring on the wind, feeling rapture from nature's power.
- In plain terms
- My soul feels alive and free, carried by the wind and nature's energy.
- What can you take from it?
- Nature's power can inspire a feeling of spiritual awakening and freedom.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does nature affect your mood?
- When do you feel spiritually awake?
Another view
It may not resonate with those who do not feel connected to nature spiritually.
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