see them walking, if you dare if you call that walking stumble, stagger, fall and drag themselves along the streets of heaven
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The quote contrasts the idealized notion of walking in heaven with the harsh reality of struggling humans.
- In plain terms
- People struggle more than they appear to, even in places thought to be perfect.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize the hidden struggles others face.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you define struggle?
- What does heaven look like to you?
Another view
The metaphor assumes a shared understanding of heaven which may not be universal.
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