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What does it mean?
Life is described as a continuous cycle of day and night, sunrise and sunset.
In plain terms
Everything goes in cycles like the sun rising and setting every day.
What can you take from it?
Life follows natural repeating patterns.

Where it applies

  • meditation
  • nature walks
  • daily routine

Putting it to work

  • practicing mindfulness
  • observing nature
  • planning cycles

Questions to consider

  • What cycles do you notice in your life?
  • How does nature comfort you?

Another view

It ignores linear progress or change within cycles.

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