The casual is not Enough. The freshness of transformation is The freshness of a world. It is our own, It is ourselves, the freshness of ourselves, And that necessity and that presentation Are rubbings of a glass in which we peer.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Ordinary life is not enough; we need constant change to feel truly alive.
- In plain terms
- We need change to feel real and fresh.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek new experiences to stay alive inside.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did you feel most alive?
- What change do you need now?
Another view
Constant change can be exhausting.
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