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What does it mean?
The speaker describes a mythical or spiritual figure causing chaos but notes that good and evil exist in everyone.
In plain terms
Some forces can drive you mad but good and evil are in us all.
What can you take from it?
Acknowledging the duality of human nature amidst chaos.

Where it applies

  • explaining hardship
  • philosophical discussion

Putting it to work

  • accept human complexity

Questions to consider

  • Where do you see good and evil in yourself?

Another view

Uses archetypal language that may be vague.

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