Animals can communicate quite well. And they do. And generally speaking, they are ignored
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Look closely at the present you are constructing: it should look like the future you are dreaming.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Your current actions shape your future, so build your present with intention.
This quote emphasizes the importance of being mindful of our present actions and decisions, as they ultimately construct the reality we will experience in the future. Alice Walker encourages us to align our daily choices and efforts with the dreams and aspirations we hold for ourselves, suggesting that a purposeful approach to the present can lead to the fulfillment of our future ambitions.
Themes
FuturePresentDreamsIntentionalityConstruction
In practice
Example use cases
A motivational speech aimed at students about planning for their careers.
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