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Habit Quote by Aldous Huxley

“When life appears to be working against you, when your luck is down, when the supposedly wrong people show up, or when you slip up and return to old, self-defeating habits, recognize the signs that you're out of harmony with intention.” quote by Aldous Huxley
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“When life appears to be working against you, when your luck is down, when the supposedly wrong people show up, or when you slip up and return to old, self-defeating habits, recognize the signs that you're out of harmony with intention.”

Aldous Huxley

About This Quote

Source Essay: The Perennial Philosophy, Aldous Huxley, 1945

When circumstances feel adverse, recognize that misaligned intentions cause disharmony, prompting self‑reflection and corrective action.

In simple terms: Notice when your actions clash with your goals.

Key Takeaway

Align actions with intentions.

Themes

self‑awareness alignment adversity habit intention

Mood

reflective determined hopeful

Type

advisory motivational

When to use this quote

  • personal crises
  • habit loops
  • goal setting
  • stressful periods

Key Concepts

psychology behavioral change mindfulness

Questions to Reflect On

  • What habits are out of sync with your goals?
  • How can you realign intentions with actions?
A Different Perspective

Self‑awareness alone may not change entrenched habits.

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