Death is staring too long into the burning sun and the relief of entering a cool, dark room.
Elisabeth Kubler-RossRead
How do geese know when to fly to the sun? Who tells them the seasons? How do we, humans know when it is time to move on? As with the migrant birds, so surely with us, there is a voice within if only we would listen to it, that tells us certainly when to go forth into the unknown.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects on intuition and inner guidance in making life transitions.
Elisabeth Kubler-Ross compares human experiences of change to the instinctive behavior of geese migrating with the seasons. She emphasizes the importance of listening to our inner voice, which guides us in knowing when it is time to embrace new beginnings and step into the unknown, just as nature guides the birds.
Themes
GeeseMigrationChangeInner VoiceTransitionUnknown
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about personal growth, this quote could inspire listeners to trust their instincts.
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