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What does it mean?
Acknowledging the weight or seriousness of a moment.
In plain terms
That situation carries a lot of emotional weight.
What can you take from it?
Recognize when things are serious.

Where it applies

  • hearing bad news
  • seeing intense art

Putting it to work

  • acknowledging severity

Questions to consider

  • Why is this heavy?
  • How do you respond to weight?

Another view

Can be dismissive of real issues.

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