Wild Spirit, which art moving everywhere; Destroyer and preserver; hear, oh, hear!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker calls out to a universal force that creates and destroys, asking it to listen.
- In plain terms
- A prayer to the powerful force of nature to pay attention.
- What can you take from it?
- Acknowledge the dual nature of creation and destruction.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What forces shape your life?
- Do you listen to the wild?
Another view
The force addressed may be indifferent to human pleas.
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