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Stay close to the bottom. Now understand bottom on about 10 levels there: the earth, the poor, your own shadow self.
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The quote urges staying connected to what is lowest or most basic rather than rising away from it. “Bottom” works on several levels: the earth beneath us, people who are poor, and the less visible “shadow self” within each person. Together, these examples point toward remaining grounded and facing parts of life or identity that are often overlooked.
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