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Balance Quote by Deepak Chopra

“Balance comes not only from the principal ability to discover equilibrium amid all the opposing forces of the universe, but also from the ability to recognize and harness them. The cosmos itself is a collection of all the forces that have ever existed throughout space and time. Light and dark…” quote by Deepak Chopra
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““Balance comes not only from the principal ability to discover equilibrium amid all the opposing forces of the universe, but also from the ability to recognize and harness them. The cosmos itself is a collection of all the forces that have ever existed throughout space and time. Light and dark, good and evil, the divine and the diabolical, sinner and saint, and every other set of conflicting energies that saturates the universe - these are the lifeblood that courses through us and animates our actions. It's the flow and even collision of these forces and energies that generates life itself. The history of human civilization is just another testament to this, depicting contrasts within humanity itself. For every Gandhi, there's a Hitler. For every movement bred in hate that grows and has an impact over time, there's a righteous one that counteracts and contrasts with it. It's his friction and subsequent balance between opposing forces that lays the foundation of our ongoing existence.””

Deepak Chopra

About This Quote

Source Book: The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success by Deepak Chopra, 1994

Life emerges from the interaction of opposing forces; recognizing and integrating them creates personal and societal balance.

In simple terms: Balance comes from integrating opposites.

Key Takeaway

Seek and harmonize opposing influences.

Themes

balance duality integration conflict growth

Mood

reflective inspirational thoughtful

Type

philosophical motivational spiritual

When to use this quote

  • personal development
  • social movements
  • conflict resolution
  • leadership
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

YinYang dialectics systems thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you identify opposing forces in your life?
  • What benefits arise from embracing conflict?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on balance can ignore necessary tensions.

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