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What does it mean?
A humorous plea for global calm, using mispronounced English for effect.
In plain terms
The world should relax.
What can you take from it?
Sometimes the best advice is simple calm.

Where it applies

  • stress relief
  • global commentary
  • greeting

Putting it to work

  • offer calm
  • reduce stress

Questions to consider

  • Why is the world tense?
  • How do we find calm?

Another view

Relaxation is not always possible in crises.

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