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What does it mean?
Gaining a higher perspective naturally removes lower, limited ways of seeing.
In plain terms
When you see more clearly, old worries fade away.
What can you take from it?
Seek higher understanding to resolve small troubles.

Where it applies

  • learning
  • maturation
  • spiritual progress

Putting it to work

  • study deeply
  • expand your view

Questions to consider

  • What limits your view today?
  • What would a higher view show?

Another view

Higher vision does not always solve immediate practical problems.

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