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What does it mean?
No one is truly alone because each person contains a reflection of the whole world. Every individual is a microcosm of existence.
In plain terms
You are never alone because you carry the whole world inside of you.
What can you take from it?
Recognize that every individual reflects the broader universe.

Where it applies

  • loneliness
  • meditation
  • philosophy

Putting it to work

  • practice self reflection
  • feel connected

Questions to consider

  • How does the world live in you?
  • What makes you connected?

Another view

This may minimize the value of actual human connection and community.

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