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What does it mean?
A character rises, adjusts his clothing, and declares he is leaving for new places tomorrow.
In plain terms
He stood up and said he will go to new woods and pastures tomorrow.
What can you take from it?
New beginnings often follow decisive moments.

Where it applies

  • starting over
  • travel plans
  • closing a chapter

Putting it to work

  • ending a story
  • writing about journeys
  • planning new ventures

Questions to consider

  • What calls you to new places?
  • When have you started fresh?

Another view

The line is brief and lacks context about why he leaves.

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