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What does it mean?
The mind can be limitless, while physical strength has bounds.
In plain terms
Mind is infinite; body is limited.
What can you take from it?
Cultivate mental abilities beyond physical constraints.

Where it applies

  • martial arts training
  • creative problem solving

Putting it to work

  • meditation
  • mental visualization

Questions to consider

  • How can I expand my mental capacity?
  • What physical limits am I accepting?

Another view

Physical reality still imposes constraints on what the mind can achieve.

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