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What does it mean?
Freedom leads to loss because it removes external guidance.
In plain terms
Being free makes you feel lost.
What can you take from it?
Prepare to find direction when free.

Where it applies

  • major life changes
  • political freedom
  • independence

Putting it to work

  • establish new goals
  • seek community

Questions to consider

  • Is freedom freeing or frightening?
  • How do you handle choice?

Another view

Freedom often brings clarity too.

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