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What does it mean?
Sharing love increases it; hoarding it does not.
In plain terms
You keep love only by giving it away.
What can you take from it?
Love grows through generosity.

Where it applies

  • relationships
  • community building

Putting it to work

  • show appreciation
  • give freely

Questions to consider

  • Who have you loved lately?
  • Do you hold back?

Another view

Giving love can sometimes lead to being taken advantage of.

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