Living Life In Balance

The whole concept of balance is just so big!  I mean, just think about it.

The notion of balanced living encompasses what we do with our time; as well as how, where and when we work, worship and play.  It determines how we spend or invest our money and volunteer our talents.  It dictates our level of commitment to a certain political view or religious doctrine.  It is influenced by how we were raised and will seriously impact our children and their future – for better or worse. It is sometimes totally in our control, but just as often a complete prisoner of our choices and circumstances.

In short, while I believe that balance is fundamentally necessary for living a joyful and fulfilling life; I have no illusions about how often it involves making very difficult choices.

So if we know that living our lives in balance is often difficult, then why even try?   

After all, it does not seem to be all that common anyway. Most folks spend their time “getting all they can, canning all they get, and sitting on the can.” I think this has been called The Rat Race or Keeping up with the Jones.  

Allow me to give you a few reasons why I believe that living life in balance is the ultimate prize worth winning. 

Living a balanced life:

·       Helps our body, mind and spirit operate at their peak performance and in unison

·       Let’s us be who we really are and not have to put on a front for other people

·       Helps us define where we fit in the world and gives us a sense of belonging

·       Makes us dependable to others and enhances our credibility

·       Gives us the time we need to rest, recreate and reflect on the world around us

·       Builds our faith and strengthens our desire and ability to serve others in need

·       Teaches us to live in the moment rather than constantly striving for the future

·       Makes us an active participant in raising our children instead of a distant spectator

·       Models excellence and commitment for our employees and co-workers

·       Keeps our options for change and growth open to us

·       Attracts other people to us who share our values and want our friendship

·       Reminds us that quality of life is vastly superior to quantity of achievements