My recent focus has been on finding balance in my life. Which got me thinking about what an absurd concept that is. Ok, maybe that's a bit harsh - but it does seem that we are putting a lot of pressure on ourselves to maintain "balance" in our lives and so I'm beginning to wonder if all that work to find balance is somehow throwing us off kilter.
Here are a few examples of the kinds of things we are supposed to balance:
work vs. family
saving vs. spending
anxiety vs. peace
not sleeping enough vs. sleeping too much
carbs vs. protein
exercising too little vs. exercising too much
print vs. digital
My point is that this nirvana of "balance" is actually never really attainable. As soon as you seem to have something in balance, something else comes along to knock you out of alignment. Maybe a personal illness, a job loss, stress at home or a really tasty chocolate cake.
But don't fret. I'm not suggesting that you throw in the towel but rather that you make peace with the tension. One month your exercise every single day but then get sick and can't exercise for a week but eventually you will be well and exercise again. Perhaps you ate too much chocolate (guess who) but eventually (if you have the right support network and other tools) you will go back to your healthy eating and find the balance in your nutritional intake.
Life is in a constant state of flux. Rather than obsess over finding balance, find peace in the process of finding balance. Because although true "balance" may not be achievable the pursuit of it is.
Be well.
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