As I watched the seagulls, I thought: 'That's the road to take; find the absolute rhythm and follow it with absolute trust.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Observing birds suggests following a natural rhythm with trust.
- In plain terms
- Follow the natural rhythm of life with trust.
- What can you take from it?
- Trust and follow the natural flow of life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is there a natural rhythm to life?
- Can we trust the flow?
Another view
It assumes nature offers a clear path for humans to follow.
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