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What does it mean?
A single moment felt as lasting and significant as forever.
In plain terms
One moment felt like eternity.
What can you take from it?
Cherish intense moments.

Where it applies

  • love
  • grief
  • achievement

Putting it to work

  • live in the now
  • remember peak experiences

Questions to consider

  • What moment felt timeless?
  • How do you measure time?

Another view

Moments always pass regardless of how they feel.

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