First off, I should be perfectly clear about something. If your life is perfectly balanced – all forces evenly balances and not playing off each other – well, you’re dead. Life just doesn't work that way.
Life is always forcing different areas of your life in and out of balance. Some days, it’s your family that requires more attention. Some days your job requires so much time, that you can’t see your family as much. Life is dynamic and constantly moving and growing and changing.
The trick is not to try to get everything balanced, but just try keep one aspect of your life from tipping everything else over. It’s a constant juggle. Work hard then pull back and enjoy yourself. Spend time with your family but leave them to go to work when you have to. Love your partner, but don’t smother them with attention and don’t base your happiness on them.
Eastern philosophies refer to this as detachment. That doesn't mean you don’t care about outcomes. It means you detach your identify from your roles in life and the effects of life.
When you detach from the particulars, you can see the big picture. This way, you can help to see where you’re at and how to avoid tipping over. Finding your centre helps you maintain your balance – especially when one of the forces of your life is trying to tip you over.
Take some time to find your centre. Pull away from things. Relax. Reflect. Meditate. Take some deep breaths. Remind yourself that you aren't the forces in your life.*
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