It's important to notice that in the movie Groundhog Day, Phil takes up ice sculpting. This is also quite a beautiful symbol to his eventual balance. Ice sculpting by it's nature is eternally evanescent. You work long and hard, but ultimately your art will always un-create itself. For Phil, he could have been carving in titanium, and yet he'd have the same outcome. His actions only had the meaning of that moment. There's an acceptance of change that is symbolized by his talent. imho