Contend with the powers of nature, force them to the yoke of superior purpose. Free that spirit which struggles within them and longs to mingle with that spirit which struggles within you.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Use nature for higher purposes and unite your inner spirit with the spirit struggling within the natural world.
- In plain terms
- Align your purpose with nature and unite your spirit with the world.
- What can you take from it?
- Align your purpose with nature.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What purpose do you serve?
- How are you connected to nature?
Another view
It implies nature has a spirit waiting to be liberated by human purpose.
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