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Darren Green

The Paradoxes of Life: Finding Harmony in Contradictions


page from a book with the text: the paradox of life - we live with inner ugliness in the disguise of external beauty.


I came across a sick post inspired by @sahilbloom around the paradoxes of life and wanted to share some of them with you.


Paradoxes of Life:


The Paradox of Failure: The more you fear failure, the more likely you are to experience it. Embracing failure as a learning opportunity often leads to success.


The Paradox of Success: Achieving what you want can make you realize it wasn't what you needed. True success often comes from unexpected sources.


The Paradox of Knowledge: The more you know, the more you realize how much you don’t know. Lifelong learning is a journey without a final destination.


The Paradox of Comfort: Staying in your comfort zone is often the biggest risk of all. Growth and comfort do not coexist.


The Paradox of Control: The more you try to control everything, the less control you actually have. Letting go can sometimes give you more control.


The Paradox of Choice: Having too many options can lead to decision paralysis. Simplicity often leads to greater satisfaction.


The Paradox of Happiness: Actively chasing happiness can make it more elusive. Happiness often comes when you’re engaged in meaningful activities and not focused on seeking it.


The Paradox of Giving: The more you give, the more you receive. Generosity without the expectation of return often brings the greatest rewards.


The Paradox of Technology: While technology connects us more than ever, it can also isolate us. Real connections require more than digital interaction.


The Paradox of Solitude: Spending time alone can lead to deeper connections with others. Solitude allows for self-reflection and personal growth.


These stopped me in my tracks so hopefully they did for you too. They might not all be relevant right now but hopefully at least one of them was, and if so, I'd invite you to take some time now to consider what change you need to make in your life as a result.



 


Thought For the Weekend #TFTW

"20 years from now, you'd give anything to be: this exact age, exactly this healthy, and back in this exact moment. Now take a moment to enjoy it, now."
Rich Webster

I don't think you can reflect on this thought too often.


We seem to be consistently either rushing from one moment to the next, or beating ourselves up that we're not further ahead in some area of our life.


But, whether you like it or not, in 20 years you'll give anything to be right where you are now, even with all the problems you might have.


Life is fleeting, so don't let a day go by without that appreciation.


If you liked the thought this week share it on the socials with #TFTW and tag me (@darren_green_coaching) so we can reach more people like you with this message!

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