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What does it mean?
Harrison compares the world to a birthday cake, suggesting one should enjoy life but avoid greed.
In plain terms
Take joy from life but do not take more than you need.
What can you take from it?
Enjoy life without excess.

Where it applies

  • celebrating
  • making choices

Putting it to work

  • practicing gratitude
  • avoiding greed

Questions to consider

  • What is your slice of cake?
  • When do you take too much?

Another view

It simplifies complex struggles to a party metaphor.

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