The gulls who scorn perfection for the sake of travel go nowhere, slowly. Those who put aside travel for the sake of perfection go anywhere, instantly.
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If our body is a perfect expression of our thought about body, and if our thought about body is that it’s condition has everything to do with inner image and nothing to do with time, then we don’t have to be impatient for being too young or frightened of being too old.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Our perception of our body is influenced by our inner thoughts, not by our age.
This quote by Richard Bach emphasizes the connection between our mental image of ourselves and our physical condition. It suggests that rather than focusing on age-related concerns, we should cultivate a positive inner image, as that will reflect in our physical body and help us embrace life at any age.
Themes
BodyInner ImageAgeThoughtPerception
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about embracing aging gracefully.
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