I swear that I'm dying slowly but it's happening, and if the perfect spring is waiting somewhere... just take me there.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He expresses a feeling of slow decline and a yearning for an idealized future spring that would bring relief.
- In plain terms
- He feels dying slowly and wants a perfect spring.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek hope or change when feeling stuck.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does the 'perfect spring' represent for you?
- How can you move toward that feeling?
Another view
The metaphor may be overly dramatic without concrete action.
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