Think of them as a tightrope walker's balancing pole.

把他们想象成走钢丝者的平衡杆。

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Joseph has brought the Holy Family to safety from the rage of Herod, but they are moving towards the pusillanimity of Pilate, the balancing pole of wickedness in the mystery plays.

约瑟夫带来了神圣家族的安全从希律王的愤怒，但他们是朝着彼拉多胆怯，对邪恶的神秘平衡杆移动次。

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At Miraval, Life in Balance, guests are invited to try any number of "challenge" activities--balancing a feather on the palm of the hand, climbing (while tethered) the 25-foot Quantum Leap pole and then jumping off, learning to approach a horse and pick up its hooves.

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