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What does it mean?
Death transforms into new life, celebrating love, freedom, and possibility.
In plain terms
From death comes a vibrant new life.
What can you take from it?
See endings as beginnings.

Where it applies

  • grief counseling
  • creative writing

Putting it to work

  • rituals
  • poetry

Questions to consider

  • What does a 'sun's birthday' symbolize?
  • How can we honor rebirth?

Another view

Mixes abstract imagery that may obscure the core message.

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