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What does it mean?
Recovery means returning to responsibility rather than resting indefinitely.
In plain terms
When you get better, you must work again.
What can you take from it?
Health is for doing, not just surviving.

Where it applies

  • healing
  • post-illness
  • returning to life

Putting it to work

  • plan next steps after recovery
  • use health for purpose
  • accept duty

Questions to consider

  • What do you owe the world?
  • How do you use your health?

Another view

Some need rest even when well.

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