Whatever men attempt, they seem driven to overdo. --Bernard Baruch
It's usually very difficult for us to bring balance into our lives. We may find it hard not to put in overtime at work. We may be obsessed about housework or yard work to the extent that we work long hours at it. Whatever we do, whatever we have, whatever we want, it's usually not enough for us.
Any activity or commitment needs a certain amount of time, concentration, and energy. But some of us may be too absorbed in physical fitness to notice we are always tense, always on the go. Some of us may be so obsessed with money that we take on additional work, not noticing we are often hard to get along with. Some of us may be so fascinated by a hobby that we ignore people in our lives who need our time and attention, too.
We need to recognize the obsessive areas of our lives and begin to make changes. It may mean assigning time limits to different activities. Or it may mean altering our schedules, even letting go of an activity. Now is the time to begin to bring balance into our lives, gently and gradually.
I know I need more balance in my life. What are some changes I can make to bring the scales more in balance?
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Well I know of 2 fish, this morning that have a bit of balance in their lives...because of your labours...and they arent floating upside down. They are actually smiling...and can see through the glass in the fish tank...:)
And my God....The oven is clean...I can start baking cakes again...
You have a nice day....
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Thank you for this Post. For this Recovering Alcoholic, it seems to always come down to remaining "Steady, as she goes" is in a Boat that constantly will have an occasional storm.
Justin gave us, the other day, an even more simple version of that, with something that he made up, off the top of his head. It was "When the Bubbles in the Middle, put some nails in it". That is my new "Keeper" for this Alke that has always had a tendency to start swaying in the winds of change, that are a constant in my life. What is the saying? "The Only Constant Thing in Life, is Change".
The simplier the better for this Alcoholic, and again I say Thanks, Justin. And thank you Jeannie, for this good read on the subject.
Now that your oven and fish tank are sssooooo clean, stands to reason that for my birthday, I am electing you to serve fish cakes instead of sandwiches and you can make, bake and decorate my cake, oohh and cookies for appetizers. Now that would be a birthday to remember. EEEHHH ROFLAO
Later - Jeannie
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