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What does it mean?
Human emotions, like all things, have boundaries and cannot be infinite.
In plain terms
Feelings have limits just like everything else.
What can you take from it?
Emotions are finite resources.

Where it applies

  • conflict resolution
  • personal relationships
  • stress management

Putting it to work

  • managing expectations
  • practicing restraint
  • recognizing burnout

Questions to consider

  • Do feelings run out?
  • How do you handle emotional limits?

Another view

Some emotions feel boundless despite physical limits.

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