doctors have come from distant cities just to see me stand over my bed disbelieving what they're seeing they say I must be one of the wonders of god's own creation and as far as they can see they can offer no explanation
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker describes being observed as an unexplainable wonder by outsiders.
- In plain terms
- Others see me as a miracle they cannot explain.
- What can you take from it?
- Being misunderstood can feel like a miracle.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When do you feel unique?
- How do you handle scrutiny?
Another view
Most experiences have logical explanations.
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