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What does it mean?
Life ends but love continues beyond physical existence.
In plain terms
Life stops but love goes on.
What can you take from it?
Love outlasts physical life.

Where it applies

  • mourning
  • remembrance
  • romantic reflection

Putting it to work

  • cherish love
  • honor memories
  • focus on bonds

Questions to consider

  • Does love survive death?
  • What lasts longer, life or love?

Another view

Love may not continue literally after death in a tangible way.

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