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What does it mean?
Every life event presents a choice between acting out of love or fear.
In plain terms
Life gives you chances to choose love instead of fear.
What can you take from it?
Choose love in difficult moments.

Where it applies

  • conflict
  • stress
  • decision making

Putting it to work

  • conflict resolution
  • mental health
  • daily choices

Questions to consider

  • When did you choose fear over love?
  • How do you practice choosing love?

Another view

Not all situations allow for a clear choice between love and fear.

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