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What does it mean?
The soul and body help each other equally and are inseparable.
In plain terms
Your body and soul help each other just as much.
What can you take from it?
Take care of both your body and mind since they support each other.

Where it applies

  • mental health
  • physical fitness
  • self-care

Putting it to work

  • balanced lifestyle choices
  • mind-body awareness

Questions to consider

  • How do you care for your body and soul?
  • Do you favor one over the other?

Another view

Sometimes the body suffers even when the spirit is strong.

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