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What does it mean?
When you sacrifice something precious, it may not be lost but passed to another.
In plain terms
Sacrificing something can mean giving it to someone else.
What can you take from it?
Sharing value can feel like sacrifice.

Where it applies

  • family dynamics
  • friendship
  • charity

Putting it to work

  • mentoring
  • sharing resources
  • gift giving

Questions to consider

  • Have you given something to someone else?
  • Is letting go always losing?

Another view

Sometimes sacrifice is truly a permanent loss.

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