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What does it mean?
People take presence for granted until it is gone.
In plain terms
Presence is undervalued.
What can you take from it?
Value people while here.

Where it applies

  • relationships
  • work

Putting it to work

  • express appreciation

Questions to consider

  • When do you notice?

Another view

Context dependent.

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