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What does it mean?
Endings lead to new beginnings.
In plain terms
The sun sets to rise again.
What can you take from it?
Trust in cycles of renewal.

Where it applies

  • failure
  • seasonal change
  • loss

Putting it to work

  • encouragement
  • mindfulness
  • storytelling

Questions to consider

  • What rises after your sunset?
  • How do you find hope?

Another view

Not all endings bring return.

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