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What does it mean?
Things are not yet finalized; their true nature will be revealed over time.
In plain terms
Everything is still changing and not finished.
What can you take from it?
Hold judgment until things reach their end.

Where it applies

  • personal growth
  • crisis
  • long projects

Putting it to work

  • wait before judging
  • track progress
  • stay open

Questions to consider

  • What is still becoming?
  • What would you change if time allowed?

Another view

It can encourage passivity when action is needed now.

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