I’m not always living as balanced a life as I would like, so I’ve been thinking about this lately. I’ve learned over my many years that one can’t have freedom/liberty without discipline and some amount of organization in our lives. And the first order of business is to make sure we are working on self-care and self-love in our lives. Without these our health runs down and we aren’t able to give to others. The balance here is caring for ourselves and caring for others. Caring for others includes kindness and empathy for others and doing what we can to help, if help is needed. It does not mean enabling another or feeling responsible for their happiness which is clearly their job.

Work/learning versus having fun – both are needed. If we don’t full up our fun bucket we are in an unbalanced state. This leads to a workaholic way of life and to ill health. So put some fun in your life each day if you can, or as often as possible.

Another balance we need is alone time and spending time in the company of others (socializing). Alone time can include walks in nature, meditation and prayer, reading, listening to music, creative work. While socializing can include time with family, with friends, going out to cafes and spending time near people while doing your own thing like writing, texting, reading, and finally going to classes/groups, etc. is a great way to be with others.

Be balanced by having principles and standards, but not always having to be right in a conversation and valuing people and their right to their own truths while still honoring your own truths. Being flexible, and able to compromise for the good of the majority is much needed in our world. Being civil and respectful of others no matter where they are in life or what their work or views are crucial to world peace.

Being organized versus relaxing at times and letting things be for a time until you can organize again. Being relaxed and letting go of stress and tension is a must for one’s health.

Another balance is eating healthy most of the time, let’s say 90% of the time, and 10% of the time giving yourself a treat now and then. Find your own balance, but remember that your emotional and psychological health is important as well.

The above are some ways to make sure you are staying balanced and putting balance back in your life.

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