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"Si encuentro en mí un deseo que ninguna experiencia en este mundo puede satisfacer, la explicación más probable es que fui hecho para otro mundo"

C. S. Lewis

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Sometimes, people feel a yearning or deep longing for something that nothing in this world seems to fulfill. This might mean that what they're searching for isn't something that can be found in our everyday experiences. Think about it like this: if someone feels very homesick but never feels at home no matter where they go, it might mean their true home is somewhere they haven’t been yet. Imagine a person loves to listen to music and they always search for that perfect song, but they never seem to find the one that makes them feel completely satisfied. This ongoing search could mean they are looking for a kind of music, or a kind of happiness, that doesn't exist here. This idea can be applied to anyone’s life. If you always feel like something is missing, it might be worth thinking that perhaps there is a higher purpose or a different kind of world where you truly belong. It could be a spiritual place, or maybe it means finding something unique in this world that aligns perfectly with who you are. This can encourage people to explore new ideas, seek deeper meanings, and not get discouraged if they don’t find complete satisfaction in worldly experiences.

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C.s. lewis Desire Existentialism Fulfillment Longing Otherworldly Philosophy Purpose Spirituality Transcendence
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