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Sukhpreet Kaur

Reflection

Resilience

You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. (Reflection 125)

— Maya Angelou

Why this matters:

Setbacks are a natural part of life, but they do not have to define our ultimate outcome. Integrating this thought into your routine fosters resilience. In this 125th step of our journey, we find that resilience requires consistent practice and patience.

Psychological Lens

This quote can be read through the lens of resilience: the capacity to keep orienting toward meaning, values, or next steps during difficulty.

Reflection Prompt

What value or small next step still matters, even if the full outcome is uncertain?

Tiny Practice

Write one sentence naming what still matters, then take one action smaller than your resistance.

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Extended Reads

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