It is always with excitement that I wake up in the morning wondering what my intuition will toss up to me, like gifts from the sea. I work with it and rely on it. It's my partner.
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If humankind would accept and acknowledge this responsibility and become creatively engaged in the process of evolution, consciously as well as unconsciously, a new reality would emerge, and a new age could be born.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Humanity has the power to shape its future through responsible action and creativity.
This quote by Jonas Salk emphasizes the idea that if people recognize their responsibility in shaping the world and actively participate in the evolution of society, we can create a transformative new reality. It suggests that both conscious efforts and subconscious influences play a role in this evolution, leading to the birth of a new age marked by positive change.
Themes
ResponsibilityEvolutionCreativityChangeFuture
In practice
Example use cases
In a community meeting discussing environmental initiatives.
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