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What does it mean?
Love connects human life with the infinite or divine.
In plain terms
Love joins earthly life with something greater.
What can you take from it?
Use love to connect with others and the world.

Where it applies

  • forming relationships
  • seeking purpose
  • community building

Putting it to work

  • building connections
  • expressing love
  • finding meaning

Questions to consider

  • How does love connect you?
  • What do you seek to join?

Another view

Some may find connection through other means like art or nature.

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