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What does it mean?
Humans endure more than expected, proving their capacity to bear anything.
In plain terms
People can handle more than they think.
What can you take from it?
You can bear more than you think.

Where it applies

  • facing hardship
  • testing limits
  • recovering from trauma

Putting it to work

  • trust resilience
  • keep going
  • test limits

Questions to consider

  • How much can you really bear?
  • Where are your limits?

Another view

Assuming unlimited endurance can lead to neglecting needs.

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