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What does it mean?
While others focus on the ground, the speaker chooses to look at the vast sky.
In plain terms
Ignore the ground and look up at the big sky.
What can you take from it?
Look up instead of down.

Where it applies

  • feeling stuck
  • needing hope
  • choosing focus

Putting it to work

  • shift your gaze
  • look for the big picture
  • avoid dwelling on ground

Questions to consider

  • What are you focusing on right now?
  • What happens if you look up?

Another view

Looking up might mean ignoring immediate dangers below.

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