I will never fully understand; that is the nature of such creatures. Or is this Inner Truth now, this that is happening to me? I will wait. I will see. Which it is. Perhaps it is both.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker accepts uncertainty about understanding creatures or truth, choosing to wait and see what unfolds.
- In plain terms
- I may never understand this, so I will wait and observe.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept uncertainty and observe before deciding.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is it better to wait rather than decide?
- What truth are you waiting to see?
Another view
Waiting may delay necessary action in urgent situations.
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