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About this quote

What does it mean?
A plea to awaken or energize something that seems dormant.
In plain terms
Wake up and start living.
What can you take from it?
Seek vitality or motivation when feeling stagnant.

Where it applies

  • feeling stuck
  • seeking motivation
  • starting over

Putting it to work

  • seek inspiration
  • take action
  • reset goals

Questions to consider

  • What needs to wake up in your life?
  • How do you regain energy?

Another view

The metaphor is abstract and lacks specific direction.

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