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The Meaningful Journey Weekly - Nov 9th: Small Shifts, Lasting change

Published 3 months ago • 1 min read

This week, let’s explore how the smallest daily shifts often lead to the biggest inner changes.

  1. Progress Hides in Subtle Places​
    We tend to overlook the small wins — finishing a workout, pausing before reacting, choosing water over worry. But these micro-moments stack quietly. Growth doesn’t always announce itself; it compounds in silence.
  2. Balance Is Built Through Rhythm​
    Balance isn’t about perfection — it’s about rhythm. Just like breathing, it’s a pattern of giving and receiving. Some days lean into effort, others into rest. What matters is the awareness of when to move and when to pause.
  3. Clarity Comes from Subtraction​
    The next level of your life often starts with letting go — not adding more. Remove one unnecessary commitment, one draining habit, one self-imposed expectation. What remains will reveal what truly matters.
“The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.” — Confucius
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“Small changes eventually add up to huge results.” — Unknown

What’s one small, consistent shift you could make this week that would bring you closer to balance?

With clarity,
Terencio

P.S. I made a Starter Kit to help you bring more intention and calm to your days (with the exact routines I use).

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