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What does it mean?
A plea to the lord of life for sustenance and growth.
In plain terms
Lord of life, send rain to my roots.
What can you take from it?
Ask for support to help you grow.

Where it applies

  • prayer
  • spiritual crisis
  • personal renewal

Putting it to work

  • seek support
  • nurture yourself

Questions to consider

  • What do you need to grow?
  • How do you seek sustenance?

Another view

The metaphor assumes a spiritual source for nourishment.

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