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are caught up in the excitement – that not hold on to just one because that is Remember the people in your corner,
the ego needs to be reined in. If it isn’t, impossible. By cultivating a curious mind, those who had your back and believed
arrogance, selfishness and pride sneak we can naturally keep pride at bay while in you. Likewise, it’s even more important
in; shortly followed by greed, obsession also enjoying the ebb and flow of life. to realise the impact and effect you
and validation. Then it becomes easy to have on others and what your words
value yourself based on your success or Curiosity is also a great could mean to them on their journey.
income, and you fall into an inevitable remedy for stuck-ness.
trap where you need to maintain these Mentors and guides help to keep you
things to feel worthy and accepted. HONOUR THOSE WHO honest and accountable. Everyone
HELPED YOU ALONG THE needs support in some way.
There is nothing wrong with riding the WAY
wave, but know it is just a wave. It will It is wise to honour those who have ENJOY THE RIDE
pass. Other waves will come and go. The come before you and those who have There is a delicate balance one needs
key is to remain open to the waves and supported you. Remember your teachers, to maintain in life. It is between doing
mentors, guides, and those who helped what is necessary to get what you
you through tough times – those people want, and not taking life too seriously.
you met spontaneously who, with a story Have goals and dreams, but don’t hold
or quote, changed the course of your life. on to them too tightly. Put in the hard
work, but also take time to play.

The girl looked up at her mentor, slightly
confused and disappointed. He knew
what she was thinking. “This is not the
answer you were looking for, was it?”

“No,” she replied. To which he said,
“But will you still get into the canoe,
ride the river of life and be ok with
not knowing everything?”

PHOTO BY ROYA-ANN MILLER

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