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What does it mean?
Creating is living doubly.
In plain terms
Creating doubles the experience of life.
What can you take from it?
Engage in creation to enrich existence.

Where it applies

  • artistic work
  • innovation

Putting it to work

  • start a creative project
  • share your work

Questions to consider

  • How does creation change your perception of life?
  • What forms of creation suit you?

Another view

Not everyone finds creation fulfilling.

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