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What does it mean?
Time moves fast without our control, and spiritual forces may be present even now.
In plain terms
Time moves fast, and spirits might be near us right now.
What can you take from it?
Respect the speed of time and unseen forces.

Where it applies

  • philosophical reflection
  • spiritual belief
  • nature observation

Putting it to work

  • mindfulness
  • spiritual openness

Questions to consider

  • Can we control time?
  • What is unseen?

Another view

It relies on belief in spirits which not everyone shares.

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