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What does it mean?
All things in existence follow patterns and move with a natural flow.
In plain terms
Everything in life has a rhythm and moves like a dance.
What can you take from it?
Recognize the natural patterns in life to move with them.

Where it applies

  • meditation
  • artistic expression
  • observing nature

Putting it to work

  • notice patterns in daily life
  • move with natural rhythms
  • find balance in chaos

Questions to consider

  • Where do you see rhythm in your own life?
  • How does moving with the flow help you?

Another view

Not everything moves in a predictable rhythm; life often contains disorder.

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