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What does it mean?
The individual depends on the group for strength, and the group depends on individual members to thrive.
In plain terms
The group and individual make each other strong.
What can you take from it?
Individual and group strength are mutually dependent.

Where it applies

  • team building
  • community organizing

Putting it to work

  • building team cohesion
  • promoting community values

Questions to consider

  • Can individuals be strong without a community?
  • How do groups weaken their strongest members?

Another view

It assumes all groups function harmoniously without conflict.

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