Oh, to be in England Now that April's there.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Simple seasonal longing for home.
- In plain terms
- Find joy in specific place and time.
- What can you take from it?
- Appreciate the now.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do you feel most alive?
- What marks your April?
Another view
Longing can distract from the present.
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