There he stood, perfectly balanced on one leg…a beautiful cinnamon teal duck. How did he do that without falling over?
We humans face balance issues as well. Not the tipping over kind of balance, but balance in our daily lives. So many things vie for our attention…work, chores, self-care, family, friends, media, the list is endless.
So what is a balanced life? Equal time for everything?
Maybe it isn’t about time allocation. Perhaps a balanced life, a contented life, is about maintaining a high level of awareness in each moment. Awareness of the impact our actions have on ourselves and others.
Perhaps balance requires ongoing adjustment of our thoughts, words, and behaviors…guided by our hearts. So we can be our best selves no matter the activity, no matter the circumstance.
Something to ponder…inspired by a beautiful duck.
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