All the girls say they love me all their mums say I'm lovely - ever since I lived in the clouds.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker is admired by peers and elders but feels disconnected from reality.
- In plain terms
- People say nice things but I feel out of touch.
- What can you take from it?
- Popularity does not always mean grounding in reality.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When was the last time you felt grounded?
- Do you need approval to feel worthy?
Another view
Loving in clouds might be metaphor for dreams rather than disconnection.
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