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What does it mean?
Flexibility and openness allow one to navigate life smoothly.
In plain terms
Being open helps you go with the flow.
What can you take from it?
Stay flexible to handle life changes.

Where it applies

  • career changes
  • conflict
  • daily stress

Putting it to work

  • practice adaptability
  • keep an open mind

Questions to consider

  • Are you rigid or fluid?
  • What happens when you stop resisting?

Another view

Constant flexibility can feel like losing your ground.

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