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Episode 3786:

Jay and Heather Harrington explore how life’s backward steps often lead to the most meaningful growth. Through honest reflection and gentle wisdom, they show that slowing down, reassessing, and sometimes retreating allows us to realign our values, rediscover purpose, and ultimately move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.lifeandwhim.com/first-moments-blog/sometimes-you-have-to-move-back-in-order-to-move-forward

Quotes to ponder:

"Sometimes you have to move back in order to move forward."

"When we slow down and take stock, we often find that the path ahead becomes clearer."

"Growth doesn’t always come from constant motion, it often comes from stillness."

Episode references:

Man’s Search for Meaning: https://www.amazon.com/Mans-Search-Meaning-Viktor-Frankl/dp/080701429X

The Power of Now: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Now-Guide-Spiritual-Enlightenment/dp/1577314808

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