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Meaning
The speaker describes a shift from pushing through hardship to learning stillness. What once felt impossible has become almost natural after time and effort. The line suggests recovery, rest, or a new way of living after constant strain.
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Source
The Faraway Nearby (2013)
Original Language & Translation
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The phrase appears in the book "The Faraway Nearby (2013)" by Rebecca Solnit (Google Books snippet); no earlier source was checked.
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About Rebecca Solnit
American writer and activist
Rebecca Solnit is an American writer and activist. She writes about feminism, the environment, politics, place, and art. Her work ranges across essays and commentary on public life, with recurring attention to how people move through the world and how ideas shape it. She is also known for writing on land, landscape, and culture, bringing together personal observation and social critique.
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Books by Rebecca Solnit
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