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What does it mean?
Finding meaning and divine presence even during feelings of emptiness.
In plain terms
When life feels empty, think of God as light in the dark.
What can you take from it?
Faith can provide meaning in empty times.

Where it applies

  • depression
  • existential crisis
  • prayer

Putting it to work

  • seek spiritual comfort
  • find meaning in darkness

Questions to consider

  • Where do you find meaning?
  • What light do you see in dark?

Another view

Not everyone finds solace in religious concepts.

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