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What does it mean?
A character feels robbed of something undefined by an unknown force.
In plain terms
Someone feels cheated of something they cannot name.
What can you take from it?
Loss is painful even when undefined.

Where it applies

  • feeling unfulfilled
  • suspecting theft
  • existential doubt

Putting it to work

  • identify your losses
  • seek clarity

Questions to consider

  • What do you feel you've lost?
  • How do you define theft?

Another view

It assumes the loss is external rather than internal.

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