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What does it mean?
Life is seen as a series of tedious burdens.
In plain terms
Life is just a lot of stuff to deal with.
What can you take from it?
Expect life to be difficult and repetitive.

Where it applies

  • hard times
  • work stress
  • routine

Putting it to work

  • prepare for challenges
  • reduce expectations

Questions to consider

  • Is life just chores?
  • How do you find meaning?

Another view

It is overly negative and ignores joy.

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