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What does it mean?
Illness is a natural part of life like health.
In plain terms
Sickness happens naturally just like being healthy does.
What can you take from it?
Accept illness as a natural life condition.

Where it applies

  • Dealing with sickness
  • Caregiving
  • Health planning

Putting it to work

  • Normalize health conversations
  • Plan for illness

Questions to consider

  • How do you react to sickness?
  • Is health a privilege or right?

Another view

Not all illness feels natural or acceptable.

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