Quote by Sharon Olds

Maybe we can use a metaphor for it, out of dance. I think for many years I was aware of the need, in dance and in life, to breathe deeply and to take in more air than we usually take in.

Maybe we can use a metaphor for it, out of dance. I think fo

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This quote suggests that the speaker believes in the importance of taking in more from life and embracing its fullness. They compare it to dancing, where the act of breathing deeply and taking in more air correlates to embracing the various experiences and opportunities life presents. By encouraging us to adopt a metaphorical dance-like mindset, the quote emphasizes the significance of fully immersing ourselves in life rather than merely going through the motions.

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