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What does it mean?
Courage is needed to accept the future or destiny that time brings.
In plain terms
Be brave enough to accept what time brings.
What can you take from it?
Face the future with courage.

Where it applies

  • life transitions
  • uncertainty

Putting it to work

  • prepare for change
  • accept the future

Questions to consider

  • What future do you fear?
  • How do you face time?

Another view

It assumes the future is a dream to be received.

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