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What does it mean?
People should avoid letting sadness take complete control of them.
In plain terms
Do not let grief consume your whole life.
What can you take from it?
Protect yourself from being overcome by sorrow.

Where it applies

  • after loss
  • during depression
  • personal struggle

Putting it to work

  • manage grief
  • maintain balance

Questions to consider

  • How do you live with sadness?
  • Is it possible to not be overwhelmed?

Another view

This advice may minimize the need to process pain fully.

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