All I want is not to die on a day when I went unseen. [citation needed]
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The fear of living without leaving a mark or being acknowledged by others.
- In plain terms
- I want to be seen before I die.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek meaningful connection to avoid feeling invisible.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you want to be remembered for?
- Do you feel seen today?
Another view
Being unseen does not negate the value of a life.
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