'A Sort of a Song' from The Wedge (1944)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Encourages letting go to let things happen naturally.
- In plain terms
- Don't force outcomes.
- What can you take from it?
- Trust natural flow.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When do you hold on?
- How do you decide to let go?
Another view
Passivity can hinder action.
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