Most people do not consider dawn to be an attractive experience- unless they are still up.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People usually only find dawn appealing if they are awake, otherwise it feels unattractive.
- In plain terms
- Dawn seems nice only when you're up.
- What can you take from it?
- Appreciate moments while they’re present.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do we label experiences as attractive only when we’re conscious of them?
Another view
Many find dawn beautiful regardless of being awake.
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