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What does it mean?
Love is best expressed by letting go rather than holding on.
In plain terms
Give love away instead of keeping it.
What can you take from it?
True love involves letting go.

Where it applies

  • breakups
  • parenting
  • friendship changes

Putting it to work

  • practicing generosity
  • releasing control
  • supporting growth

Questions to consider

  • What love can you give away?
  • Is letting go an act of love?

Another view

Sometimes holding on is necessary for safety.

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