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What does it mean?
Boundaries suffocate the human spirit; true duty involves embracing the pain of living deeply rather than accepting limitation.
In plain terms
Don't accept limits; live fully even if it hurts.
What can you take from it?
Rejection of boundaries is essential for authentic existence.

Where it applies

  • oppression
  • existential angst
  • personal growth

Putting it to work

  • pushing limits
  • embracing pain
  • rejecting norms

Questions to consider

  • What boundaries do you want to break?
  • When does suffering feel meaningful?

Another view

Rejecting all boundaries can lead to self-destruction.

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