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What does it mean?
Spiritual practices like mindfulness and ego-transcendence are credited with strengthening believers.
In plain terms
Focusing on God and moving away from ego strengthens you.
What can you take from it?
Spiritual discipline builds inner strength and fortification.

Where it applies

  • spiritual practice
  • personal development
  • religious study

Putting it to work

  • practicing mindfulness
  • cultivating devotion

Questions to consider

  • How does mindfulness affect strength?
  • What does it mean to move from ego to truth?

Another view

It assumes spiritual beliefs are the primary source of strength for everyone.

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