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What does it mean?
Life is already difficult, so internal conflict or stress makes it harder.
In plain terms
Don't make life harder by stressing yourself out.
What can you take from it?
Avoid adding internal stress to external struggles.

Where it applies

  • high stress times
  • anxiety
  • personal struggle

Putting it to work

  • reduce internal stress
  • practice self care
  • seek peace

Questions to consider

  • What causes internal stress?
  • How do you protect your peace?

Another view

Sometimes internal conflict is unavoidable.

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