For the ones who had a notion, a notion deep inside That it ain't no sin to be glad you're alive, I wanna find one face that ain't looking through me. I wanna find one place, I wanna spit in the face of these badlands.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Celebrating life and rejecting places that make you feel ignored or unwelcome.
- In plain terms
- I want to find one person who sees me and one place to fight bad things.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek connection and stand up against negativity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who sees you?
- Where do you belong?
Another view
It simplifies the effort needed to change environments.
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