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Quote of the day by Rumi: 'Half of life is lost in charming others. The other half is lost in dealing with anxieties caused by others...' A lesson on finding your own path by ancient mystic and poet

Rumis quote, Half of life is lost in charming others. The other half is lost in going through anxieties caused by others. Leave this play. You have played enough, offers a simple but powerful reminder about how much time can be spent trying to please people and worrying about their opinions, actions and reactions. The passage encourages stepping away from the constant need for approval and focusing instead on living with greater awareness.