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What does it mean?
Human connection reignites inner hope.
In plain terms
People help you feel alive again when you lose hope.
What can you take from it?
Value people who inspire you.

Where it applies

  • personal crisis
  • friendship

Putting it to work

  • reconnect with others
  • be supportive

Questions to consider

  • Who has rekindled your hope?
  • How do you help others?

Another view

Self-reliance is also important.

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