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LIFESTYLE

and validation. Then it becomes easy to value HONOUR THOSE WHO HELPED ENJOY THE RIDE
yourself based on your success or income, YOU ALONG THE WAY There is a delicate balance that one needs
and you fall into a trap whereby you need to It is wise to honour those who have come to maintain in life. It is between doing what
maintain these material things to feel worthy before you and those who have supported you. is necessary to get what you want, and not
and accepted. Remember your teachers, mentors, guides and taking life too seriously. Have goals and
those who helped you through tough times dreams, but don’t hold onto them too tightly.
There is nothing wrong with riding the wave, – people you met spontaneously who, with a Put in the hard work, but also take time to
but know that it is just a wave; it will pass. Other story or quote, changed the course of your life. play.
waves will come and go. The key is to remain
open to these waves and not hold onto any Remember the people in your corner, who had The graduate looked up at her mentor, slightly
wave because that is impossible. By cultivating your back and believed in you. Likewise, it’s even confused and disappointed. He knew what
a curious mind, you can keep pride at bay while more important to realise the impact and effect she was thinking. “This is not the answer you
also enjoying the ebb and flow of life. And by you have on others and what your words could were looking for, was it?”
remaining curious, you will not feel stuck. mean to them on their journey.
“No,” she replied. To which he responded,
Mentors and guides help to keep you honest “But will you still get into the canoe, ride the
and accountable. Everyone needs support in river of life and be okay with not knowing
some way. everything?”

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