Rest is not quitting The busy career, Rest is the fitting Of self to one's sphere.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Rest is not stopping work but aligning yourself with your role.
- In plain terms
- Rest means fitting yourself into your place, not quitting.
- What can you take from it?
- Rest is about balance, not stopping.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is your true sphere?
Another view
It assumes everyone can choose their sphere.
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