“I am the one who taught the sea to be restless.”
What this quote means
This powerful image by Kabbani makes the poet a creator who instills movement and emotion into the world. 'Teaching the sea to be restless' evokes art's ability to transform calm into storm, to awaken consciousness. It resonates with the idea that the artist has the power to disrupt the established order.
How to apply it daily
Identify a cause or emotion that matters to you and express it creatively, whether through writing, painting, or music, to awaken others.
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