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What does it mean?
Some questions are so deep that only being freed by nature allows us to move past them.
In plain terms
We can only pass hard questions if nature frees us from them.
What can you take from it?
Nature can resolve questions that logic cannot solve.

Where it applies

  • philosophical struggle
  • life transitions

Putting it to work

  • accept what cannot be logically resolved

Questions to consider

  • What questions keep you stuck?
  • When did nature free you?

Another view

This might discourage critical thinking or seeking answers through effort.

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