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What does it mean?
Hope arrives in the form of a comforting presence.
In plain terms
A new love is coming to bring comfort.
What can you take from it?
Welcome new hope when it comes.

Where it applies

  • dating
  • recovery
  • transition

Putting it to work

  • stay open
  • welcome new

Questions to consider

  • Are you waiting for someone?
  • What does safety feel like?

Another view

Romantic hope can be fleeting.

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