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What does it mean?
Sometimes avoiding a situation or ending something is better than facing potential harm or loss.
In plain terms
It is sometimes better to stay away or be gone than to deal with bad things.
What can you take from it?
Prioritize safety and well-being over forced engagement.

Where it applies

  • difficult decisions
  • avoiding harm
  • ending relationships

Putting it to work

  • choosing to leave
  • setting boundaries
  • accepting endings

Questions to consider

  • When is walking away the brave choice?
  • What does safety mean to you?

Another view

Avoiding things can sometimes mean missing important growth opportunities.

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