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What does it mean?
Shadows cannot withstand reality; only what is real can stand firm.
In plain terms
Shadows fall when reality comes near.
What can you take from it?
Build on what is real, not on shadows.

Where it applies

  • crisis
  • choices
  • plans

Putting it to work

  • name facts
  • remove pretense
  • anchor plans

Questions to consider

  • What are you hiding behind?
  • What fact changes things?

Another view

It can seem harsh to those in illusion.

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