Instead of seeking balance, seek harmony (Flow of life)
When we’re not in harmony, it might feel as if we’re out of balance, when in reality we’re out of sync, or alignment, with the present moment. We are scattering our energy and efforts in all directions, trying to be everything to everyone all at the same time. So seek alignment (with the present moment) first, and when you get back into harmony with life, you will also feel more balanced as a person. Sometimes it may look as if we’re busy when in fact we’re just trying to juggle many tasks at the same time and thus not really getting anything done as good as they could have been done (=stress-free). Why? Because we’re not fully present with the task or the people we have before us. We are physically present, our bodies are ‘there’, but our minds are elsewhere. You’re ‘there’ but you’re not really present with your child or partner because you’re reading emails on your phone at the same time while they are talking to you or trying to show you something. You’re in a meeting and while you
When we’re not in harmony, it might feel as if we’re out of balance, when in reality we’re out of sync, or alignment, with the present moment. We are scattering our energy and efforts in all directions, trying to be everything to everyone all at the same time. So seek alignment (with the present moment) first, and when you get back into harmony with life, you will also feel more balanced as a person. Sometimes it may look as if we’re busy when in fact we’re just trying to juggle many tasks at the same time and thus not really getting anything done as good as they could have been done (=stress-
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