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What does it mean?
Living a life centered on love is difficult but represents the greatest challenge and reward.
In plain terms
Living with love is hard but worth it.
What can you take from it?
Living in love is life's biggest challenge.

Where it applies

  • daily living
  • relationship maintenance
  • self-improvement

Putting it to work

  • practicing daily love
  • persisting through difficulty
  • choosing love

Questions to consider

  • Why is living in love so difficult?
  • How do you meet this challenge?

Another view

It frames love as a burden rather than also a source of joy.

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