Reverie is not a mind vacuum. It is rather the gift of an hour which knows the plenitude of the soul.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Reverie is a fullness of the soul, not an empty state of mind.
- In plain terms
- Daydreaming fills your soul with life rather than leaving it empty.
- What can you take from it?
- Value daydreaming as a rich experience that nourishes your inner self.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What happens when you let your mind wander?
- Is daydreaming productive for you?
Another view
Excessive reverie can distract from practical tasks.
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