In the name of God, stop a moment, cease your work, look around you.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A call to pause work and observe the world around you.
- In plain terms
- Stop working and look around you.
- What can you take from it?
- Take time to observe your surroundings and life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did you last stop?
- What do you see?
Another view
It lacks context on why one should look.
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