Living in this quickly paced, ever changing, high tech world is exciting and full of opportunities for many of us. For others it is chaotic and overwhelming. How we view the world we live in, how much we enjoy our lives, and how much we can contribute to our world depend greatly on how grounded and in balance we are. Living our lives in balance is not simple; it’s a challenge. The irony is that when we do maintain a sense balance, life is simple and without drama.
The articles on this blog will relate to nine habits that help me to maintain balance in my life resulting in a happier, more fulfilling experience. Ignoring or forgetting any of them can throw me off course. Sometimes it’s easy to get back on course, but the longer I resist, the further adrift I become. Still, the more I practice these habits, even if I do find myself lost once in awhile, it becomes easier to find my way back. Here they are:
1. Maintain a daily meditative practice
2. Extend love
3. Show appreciation
4. Respect my body
5. Honor my creativity
6. Spend time in nature
7. Live my values
8. Make my home a temple
9. Remove clutter from my life
Some of these habits require more time than others but many of them may overlap. For example, if doing Qigong is your way of maintaining a meditative practice, it is also a way of exercising, a way of respecting your physical body. Spending time in nature by clearing brush or helping to maintain a park is also a way of showing appreciation for mother earth. The point is to be aware of what we are doing and recognizing if we are living our values. None of the habits are difficult but they all require vigilance and some may be more challenging than others
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Susan, thank you! I for one know that I need to stop working so much and take care of myself. After all I’m my own golden goose. If I don’t take the time to take care of me, after a while I’ll be too tired and run down to take care of others.