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What does it mean?
The speaker urges someone to let go of sadness and embrace life.
In plain terms
Stop being sad and start living.
What can you take from it?
Release sorrow to feel alive again.

Where it applies

  • after a loss
  • during depression

Putting it to work

  • practice mindfulness
  • seek support

Questions to consider

  • What does being alive mean to you?
  • How can you let go of sadness?

Another view

It may be hard to simply 'burn' sorrow without addressing underlying issues.

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