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What does it mean?
Life follows a cycle where growth leads to decay, and decay feeds new growth.
In plain terms
Life cycles from bloom to decay to renew.
What can you take from it?
Accept the cycle of life and death.

Where it applies

  • gardening
  • philosophy
  • seasonal changes

Putting it to work

  • embrace change
  • respect natural cycles

Questions to consider

  • How do you feel about change?
  • What ends lead to new beginnings?

Another view

It can feel overly fatalistic for some.

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