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What does it mean?
Remember to keep a balanced mind in difficult times.
In plain terms
Stay mentally balanced during hardships.
What can you take from it?
Cultivate steadiness when faced with challenges.

Where it applies

  • stress
  • crisis

Putting it to work

  • practice meditation
  • maintain perspective

Questions to consider

  • What techniques help maintain mental balance?
  • When does balance become complacency?

Another view

Balance can be hard to achieve under extreme pressure.

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