That I exist is a perpetual surprise which is life.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Existence itself is a constant and joyful wonder.
- In plain terms
- Just existing is a perpetual surprise.
- What can you take from it?
- Treat existence itself as a continuous wonder.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did you last feel surprised to exist?
- What in life feels like a surprise?
Another view
Some find the weight of existence heavy rather than surprising.
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