You say that in heaven there is eternal beauty. The eternal beauty is here and now, not in heaven.
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- True beauty exists in the present moment, not in an afterlife.
- In plain terms
- Beauty is here now, not in heaven.
- What can you take from it?
- Find beauty in the current reality.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do you expect to find lasting beauty?
- What is beautiful right now?
Another view
Some may find meaning only in future or eternal realms.
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