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+<?php
+
+use Illuminate\Database\Migrations\Migration;
+use Illuminate\Support\Facades\DB;
+
+return new class extends Migration
+{
+    public function up(): void
+    {
+        $descriptionsByTitle = [
+            'Baderech HaAvodah' => 'Baderech HaAvodah is a way of living - '
+                . 'a structured path for inner and outer growth, '
+                . 'spiritual refinement, and personal development.',
+            'Avodah Foundations' => 'Core foundations for building a steady '
+                . 'avodah practice.',
+            'Daily Practice' => 'Practical steps for consistent daily growth.',
+        ];
+
+        foreach ($descriptionsByTitle as $title => $description) {
+            DB::table('elements')
+                ->where('title', $title)
+                ->where('description', '')
+                ->update(['description' => $description]);
+        }
+    }
+
+    public function down(): void
+    {
+        $titles = [
+            'Baderech HaAvodah',
+            'Avodah Foundations',
+            'Daily Practice',
+        ];
+
+        foreach ($titles as $title) {
+            DB::table('elements')
+                ->where('title', $title)
+                ->update(['description' => '']);
+        }
+    }
+};