Life is a pure flame, and we live by an invisible Sun within us.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Life burns brightly from an internal source of meaning and vitality.
- In plain terms
- We live because of a light inside us.
- What can you take from it?
- Your inner purpose fuels your existence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is your source of vitality?
- How do you see your inner sun?
Another view
It offers no concrete way to find this inner light.
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