Quotation by

Joseph Campbell

We must let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the one that is waiting for us.

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Sometimes the future we imagine for ourselves doesn't match what actually happens, and holding on too tightly to our original plans can prevent us from embracing new opportunities. To move forward, we need to release our expectations and be open to the different path life presents.

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