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What does it mean?
People who hate life and death try to dominate others to avoid facing it.
In plain terms
Rejecting life leads to wanting control.
What can you take from it?
Rejection fuels domination.

Where it applies

  • leading others
  • seeking power
  • avoiding vulnerability

Putting it to work

  • accept life
  • release control
  • face fears

Questions to consider

  • Do you fear life or death?
  • Is power a way to escape?

Another view

Not all desire for power comes from fear.

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