Ask of her, the mighty mother: Her reply puts this other Question: What is Spring?- Growth in everything.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The quote defines Spring through the Earth's response, equating the season with universal growth.
- In plain terms
- Spring is simply the time when everything starts growing again.
- What can you take from it?
- Look for growth to understand the essence of spring.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What grows best for you in spring?
- How do you notice seasonal change?
Another view
Growth is not the only characteristic of spring; weather and light also matter.
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