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Jun 2024
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2209: The Power of Connections by Steve ...

Optimal Living Daily | Greg Audino
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Episode 2209:

Steve Pavlina emphasizes the principle of Love in personal growth, illustrating how a supportive, positive environment can significantly enhance one’s growth and well-being. He contrasts two morning scenarios to demonstrate how enriching connections and conscious choices can lead to a more fulfilling life, urging readers to actively create environments that foster positive growth.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://stevepavlina.com/blog/2010/11/the-power-of-connections/

Quotes to ponder:

"It’s not enough to avoid the negatives. You need to add the positives. Otherwise, you’re still likely to stagnate."

"Alignment with the principle of Love is one of the key differences between unconscious and conscious growth."

"Supportive people are repelled by negative-minded people."

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