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What does it mean?
Existence depends on vitality; without strength, there is stagnation or death.
In plain terms
Being strong means living; being weak means dying.
What can you take from it?
Cultivate strength to thrive.

Where it applies

  • physical health
  • mental resilience
  • spiritual practice

Putting it to work

  • build physical strength
  • strengthen will

Questions to consider

  • Where am I weak?
  • How can I grow stronger?

Another view

Physical strength alone does not guarantee a meaningful life.

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