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What does it mean?
The speaker accepts gratitude while acknowledging a philosophical or spiritual resignation.
In plain terms
Someone thanks the speaker and references a concept of fate or divinity.
What can you take from it?
Accept moments with grace and philosophical reflection.

Where it applies

  • farewells
  • religious discussion
  • life reflection

Putting it to work

  • practice gratitude
  • reflect on fate
  • accept outcomes

Questions to consider

  • What does 'so it goes' mean to you?
  • How do you express thanks spiritually?

Another view

It lacks specific context on what 'it' refers to.

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