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What does it mean?
Light fantasies have both physical and spiritual meanings.
In plain terms
Even simple thoughts have body and spirit meanings.
What can you take from it?
Look for deeper meaning in small things.

Where it applies

  • analyzing art
  • personal reflection
  • dreams

Putting it to work

  • seek dual meanings
  • reflect deeply

Questions to consider

  • Do dreams matter?
  • What is spirit?

Another view

Not all things have deep meanings.

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