As long as habit and routine dictate the pattern of living, new dimensions of the soul will not emerge.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Routine prevents personal growth and new aspects of the soul from appearing.
- In plain terms
- Living by habit stops your soul from growing.
- What can you take from it?
- Break routines to allow personal growth.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What habits limit your growth?
- How can you introduce change safely?
Another view
Routine also provides stability and safety which are necessary.
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