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What does it mean?
The speaker saw a divine sign and felt grateful it arrived in time.
In plain terms
I saw a sign of fate and am thankful it was not too late.
What can you take from it?
Gratefulness comes when help arrives before it is too late.

Where it applies

  • near miss
  • second chance
  • recovery

Putting it to work

  • express thanks
  • act on signs
  • rejoice

Questions to consider

  • What is your fate?
  • When did you get luck?

Another view

Some people never see the sign.

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