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What does it mean?
Life alternates between hardship and happiness.
In plain terms
The world goes from bad times to good times.
What can you take from it?
Life naturally fluctuates between good and bad times.

Where it applies

  • hardship
  • recovery
  • life transitions

Putting it to work

  • prepare for change
  • stay resilient
  • keep perspective

Questions to consider

  • How do you endure bad times?
  • What does change teach you?

Another view

It offers comfort but no practical advice on change.

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