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What does it mean?
Simple remedies offered to help reduce feelings of sorrow or sadness.
In plain terms
Sleep, bathing, and wine can help ease sadness.
What can you take from it?
Basic physical comforts can help alleviate emotional pain.

Where it applies

  • personal grief
  • daily stress
  • self-care

Putting it to work

  • managing stress
  • personal comfort

Questions to consider

  • What comforts you when sad?
  • Can physical care heal emotion?

Another view

Physical remedies may not address deep psychological issues.

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