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What does it mean?
Life is a search for love and self-repair from early trauma, along with defining obligations to oneself and humanity.
In plain terms
I search for love and to heal my past hurts.
What can you take from it?
Seek love and self-healing to define your purpose.

Where it applies

  • personal growth
  • recovering from trauma
  • finding meaning

Putting it to work

  • prioritize self care
  • seek therapy
  • define personal values

Questions to consider

  • What drives your daily choices?
  • How do you heal from the past?

Another view

Not everyone views life primarily as a search for repair.

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