“Between living and dreaming there is a third thing. Guess it.”
What this quote means
This quote invites us to move beyond the simple opposition between action and dreaming. There exists an intermediate space, that of creation, of active contemplation, where one shapes one's life as a work of art. It is in this in-between that our freedom plays out, our capacity to give unique meaning to our existence.
How to apply it daily
Take a moment today to identify an activity where you are fully present, neither in pure action nor in daydreaming, and savor that creative state.
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