Bring Balance to Your Life

We just had the spring equinox here in the northern hemisphere (or the autumn equinox for our friends in the southern hemisphere) and this means it was a time of balance – roughly equal amount of day and night.

If Mother Nature rebalances herself twice a year, I would think it is wise for us to do the same. Have you noticed things are out of balance physically, emotionally, or otherwise? If so, it’s time for a reset.

“Happiness is not a matter of intensity but of balance, order, rhythm, and harmony.”

Thomas Merton

It’s tempting to just continue with our routines, most of which are not in alignment with those New Year’s resolutions we made and swore to stick with, but now is the perfect time to reassess what is working and what is not. It’s time to get back into healthier habits and gently forgive ourselves for the temporary setback. It’s imperative to not only nurture and care for others, but to nurture and care for our self.

“While it is important to love others unselfishly, it is crucial to find a balance. When we compromise our needs and martyr ourselves to the point of depleting ourselves and neglecting our needs, we become out of balance.”

Jessica Minty

Now is the time to rebalance and bring more joy, positivity, and well-being into our lives – do something out of character and shake things up a little bit. Make it a priority this week to add in something fun and different, such as following a new recipe, learning something about a topic which you normally shy away from, or exploring a new hobby. And we will find that as we learn to balance the different areas of our lives, things flow more smoothly and we feel better, overall.

“Life is a balance between what we can control and what we cannot. I am learning to live between effort and surrender.”

Danielle Orner