There's an angel that's watching right over you All your trials have not been in vain Won't you lift your head up to the starry night Finding strength in the things that remain.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The quote suggests that enduring hardships has purpose and that strength can be found in what persists through difficult times.
- In plain terms
- Your struggles have meaning, and you can find hope in what is still left to you.
- What can you take from it?
- Look for strength in what remains during hard times.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What remains strong in your life right now?
- How do you find strength in difficulty?
Another view
It assumes a benevolent higher power which not everyone believes in.
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