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What does it mean?
This suggests a renewal or restart after a period of stagnation or pause.
In plain terms
Time is moving forward again after stopping.
What can you take from it?
Expect or embrace a fresh start after a difficult period.

Where it applies

  • recovery
  • new beginnings
  • personal progress

Putting it to work

  • resume stalled projects
  • plan for the future

Questions to consider

  • What stalled efforts can you restart?
  • How do you mark a new beginning?

Another view

It may overlook the time that was lost during the stagnation.

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