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What does it mean?
Love involves a profound loss of self or a radical transformation akin to death.
In plain terms
Love changes you completely like dying does.
What can you take from it?
Love transforms you deeply.

Where it applies

  • romantic relationships
  • personal growth
  • heartbreak

Putting it to work

  • embrace change in love
  • expect transformation

Questions to consider

  • How has love changed you?
  • Is loss necessary for love?

Another view

It equates love with a negative finality.

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