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What does it mean?
Giving positive thoughts and support to others brings strength back to you when needed.
In plain terms
Give kindness to receive strength.
What can you take from it?
Spread cheer to build a safety net.

Where it applies

  • networking
  • friendship
  • crisis

Putting it to work

  • positive messaging
  • mentoring

Questions to consider

  • What do you give freely?
  • Who supports you?

Another view

Not all giving is returned equally.

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