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

Photo by Roya-ann Miller

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