Balancing Act
Balance is a tricky thing. Seems like in all things there is that element of balance and when it is out of whack, you are very aware of it. In July 2012, I wrote a post on my FB group page that had this line in it: If one is to be truly healthy, it must be a balance of mind, body, and spirit. In July 2013, I had an event happen that made me look at that phrase and re-evaluate my commitment to it. Being faced with the lid of Pandora's Box wide open before me, I could have chosen to slam it shut or make peace with the contents. bal·ance - /ˈbaləns/ - noun - a condition in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions. I was not in the correct proportions with my mind, body, and spirit. I juggled them about as to create an illusion of steadiness and confidence. Although not the most effective way to manage the lot, it worked. It worked so well, I could even fool myself most days. But even the greatest juggler eventually drops stuff. In July I realized to find thi...