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What does it mean?
Massive changes can happen so slowly they seem invisible until they are complete.
In plain terms
Big things change over time even if you do not notice.
What can you take from it?
Time transforms reality gradually.

Where it applies

  • climate change
  • personal growth

Putting it to work

  • observing nature
  • patience

Questions to consider

  • What has changed in your life slowly?
  • How do you measure change?

Another view

Some changes are actually sudden.

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