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What does it mean?
He believed his sorrow would endure for the rest of his life.
In plain terms
He felt sadness would never end.
What can you take from it?
Deep sorrow can feel eternal.

Where it applies

  • grieving a loss
  • feeling hopeless
  • enduring pain

Putting it to work

  • acknowledge enduring pain
  • accept sadness
  • reflect on mortality

Questions to consider

  • Can sadness truly last forever?
  • How do you cope with lasting pain?

Another view

Sadness often changes or lessens over time despite feeling permanent.

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