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What does it mean?
Jeffers describes a symbol where tragic thoughts observe themselves.
In plain terms
This symbol allows sad thoughts to watch themselves.
What can you take from it?
Use symbols to observe your own thoughts objectively.

Where it applies

  • meditating
  • studying symbols

Putting it to work

  • practice self-observation
  • use art for insight

Questions to consider

  • How does observing thoughts change them?
  • What symbols help us reflect?

Another view

It is too vague to offer practical guidance.

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