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What does it mean?
A person rests safely on a hill above his father's home.
In plain terms
He lies on a hill near his home and is safe.
What can you take from it?
Rest brings peace.

Where it applies

  • quiet reflection
  • poetry reading
  • personal memory

Putting it to work

  • find safe places to rest
  • value home

Questions to consider

  • Where do you find safety?

Another view

Safety is not guaranteed everywhere.

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