Sadness is more or less like a head cold - with patience, it passes. Depression is like cancer.
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Every one of us is called upon, perhaps many times, to start a new life. A frightening diagnosis, a marriage, a move, loss of a job...And onward full-tilt we go, pitched and wrecked and absurdly resolute, driven in spite of everything to make good on a new shore. To be hopeful, to embrace one possibility after another--that is surely the basic instinct...Crying out: High tide! Time to move out into the glorious debris. Time to take this life for what it is.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Life constantly presents us with opportunities to start anew, even amidst challenges.
This quote emphasizes the inevitability of change in our lives, highlighting how we are often faced with situations that force us to begin again. Despite the fears and uncertainties that accompany such changes, there is a fundamental instinct within us that drives us to embrace new possibilities and take action, showcasing our resilience and hope in the face of adversity.
Themes
ChangeNew BeginningsResilienceHopePossibilityAdversity
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about overcoming challenges.
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