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What does it mean?
Inner strength grows from receiving love as much as giving it; rejecting divine love limits personal change.
In plain terms
Both giving and receiving love build strength.
What can you take from it?
Open yourself to love to develop inner resilience.

Where it applies

  • spiritual practice
  • personal development

Putting it to work

  • accept love gratefully
  • practice giving love

Questions to consider

  • What blocks you from receiving love?
  • How does love affect your inner strength?

Another view

Love alone may not resolve all personal challenges.

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