A man may be born, but in order to be born he must first die, and in order to die he must first awake.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
SpiritualityPhilosophyAwakeningPersonal growthSelf development
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- To truly be reborn, one must first let go of the old self and become aware.
- In plain terms
- Birth requires death of the old self and awakening.
- What can you take from it?
- Embrace inner transformation to start anew.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What parts of yourself must die for you to grow?
- How does awakening change your perception?
Another view
The metaphor may not apply to all cultural views of death.
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