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What does it mean?
Nature and the sky say something within us lasts forever.
In plain terms
The world tells us something inside never dies.
What can you take from it?
Trust that your inner essence endures.

Where it applies

  • spiritual reflection
  • grief
  • inspiration

Putting it to work

  • comforting others
  • spiritual writing
  • memorial

Questions to consider

  • What part of you do you hope lasts?
  • How do we know anything is eternal?

Another view

It assumes a universal spiritual truth.

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