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What does it mean?
Love creates difficulties, but it also provides energy to face them.
In plain terms
Love is hard but gives strength.
What can you take from it?
Use love's energy despite difficulties.

Where it applies

  • in love
  • facing hardship
  • seeking strength

Putting it to work

  • embrace love
  • use its energy

Questions to consider

  • Does love give you energy?
  • What difficulties does it bring?

Another view

Sometimes love drains energy.

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