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What does it mean?
A man's past relationship with his wife is mirrored in her frozen or beautiful state.
In plain terms
Her state reminds him of his past wife.
What can you take from it?
Past relationships shape current views.

Where it applies

  • reminding of ex
  • processing grief
  • comparing partners

Putting it to work

  • processing memories
  • reflecting on past
  • accepting loss

Questions to consider

  • Who do you compare to?
  • How does the past affect you?

Another view

Comparing people can be unfair.

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