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What does it mean?
Passion urges immediate action instead of waiting.
In plain terms
I choose desire now, not later.
What can you take from it?
Act on your passions.

Where it applies

  • artistic creation
  • romance
  • decision making

Putting it to work

  • follow your heart
  • act now

Questions to consider

  • What are you waiting for?

Another view

It promotes impulse over wisdom.

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