3732: Cycles of Life by Steve Pavlina on How to Find Balance and Harmony

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3732: Steve Pavlina reframes the common tension between contentment and ambition by introducing the concept of life as a series of natural cycles. Instead of seeking constant balance, he encourages recognizing whether you're in a phase of expansion or contraction, and aligning your actions accordingly to stay in harmony with your life’s momentum. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/03/cycles-of-life/ Quotes to ponder: "Life isn’t static though. When you take a snapshot 'here is where I am now' view of your life, you reinforce a flawed view of reality." "You don’t balance the two. You cycle between them." "By recognizing what kind of cycle you’re in, you can flow with it instead of fighting it." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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