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What does it mean?
The love you receive equals the love you give to others.
In plain terms
What you give to others is what you get back.
What can you take from it?
Love is reciprocal.

Where it applies

  • relationships
  • community work
  • friendships

Putting it to work

  • give generously
  • build communities

Questions to consider

  • How much love do you give?
  • Who do you love?

Another view

Sometimes giving love doesn't ensure getting it back.

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