Measure your health by your sympathy with morning and spring. If there is no response in you to the awakening of nature --if the prospect of an early morning walk does not banish sleep, if the warble of the first bluebird does not thrill you --know that the morning and spring of your life are past. Thus may you feel your pulse.

Summary

This quote suggests that one's ability to appreciate and connect with the beauty and renewal of nature is a measure of their overall health and vitality. If one is unresponsive or unaffected by the joys and wonders of the natural world, such as the idea of waking up early to take a walk or the melodic song of a bluebird, it indicates that the vibrancy and freshness of life have passed them by. By paying attention to our reactions to the awakening of nature, we can gain insight into the state of our own energy and well-being.

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