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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

  • being scrutinized
  • feeling different

Putting it to work

  • embrace uniqueness
  • ignore scrutiny

Questions to consider

  • When do you feel unique?
  • How do you handle scrutiny?

Another view

Most experiences have logical explanations.

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