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What does it mean?
Searching endlessly for something elusive found deep within the mind.
In plain terms
Keep looking until you find something hidden in your mind.
What can you take from it?
Keep searching for answers hidden deep in your mind.

Where it applies

  • self-discovery
  • creative work
  • problem solving

Putting it to work

  • look inward for answers

Questions to consider

  • What are you searching for?
  • Is the answer inside you?

Another view

Some things may remain forever unfound.

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