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What does it mean?
Thoughts and intentions return to their source with increased force. What you send out mentally eventually circles back to you.
In plain terms
Your thoughts return to you with added power.
What can you take from it?
Be mindful of what you think as it comes back.

Where it applies

  • self-reflection
  • decision making
  • personal growth

Putting it to work

  • monitor inner dialogue
  • practice positive thinking
  • act with intent

Questions to consider

  • What thoughts do you want to send out?
  • How do you handle negative loops?

Another view

It simplifies complex cause and effect to a single mental loop.

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