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What does it mean?
The spirit continuously tests and validates itself through existence.
In plain terms
Your spirit proves itself through constant action.
What can you take from it?
Take action to prove your inner strength.

Where it applies

  • personal challenge
  • spiritual growth
  • work

Putting it to work

  • test your beliefs through action
  • persist in difficult tasks

Questions to consider

  • How does your spirit prove itself?
  • What actions validate your inner beliefs?

Another view

It suggests proof is continuous and may never be fully achieved.

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