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What does it mean?
People often want their fears or enemies to disappear.
In plain terms
People wish their enemies would go away.
What can you take from it?
Fear creates a wish for elimination.

Where it applies

  • conflict
  • personal fears

Putting it to work

  • face fears directly
  • manage enemies wisely

Questions to consider

  • Who do you fear?
  • How do you deal with enemies?

Another view

Ignoring threats can be worse.

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