Surely by now I should know I can control My highs and my lows By questioning all that I do, Examining every move, Trying to get back to the rudiments.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker seeks control over emotions by examining actions and returning to basics.
- In plain terms
- I can control my emotions by checking my actions and going back to basics.
- What can you take from it?
- Return to basics to gain emotional control.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you regain emotional balance?
Another view
Over-examining may cause paralysis.
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