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I wrote that word - equilibrium - on a piece of paper a few days ago.
After a very long time of feeling something just wasn't right the word emerged.
Is it possible to view, no - interpret - life's malfunctions, breakdowns, turmoil, upsets, what is and isn't working, where life gets derailed - life's many versions of "suffering" - as living out of equilibrium?
An unbalancing of diet, sleep, excercise, social interaction, fresh air, sun . . . you name it?
Anyone ever "feel an instinct" - an urge, a sense, something telling you "You are not getting enough . . . You are ignoring . . . "?
Pay a price?
Equilibrium: A life out of balance. I know that experience. I have spent almost 2 decades denying that I could experience equilibrium or that it was important.
"No, I can't do that because I have to do this. There's not enough time. That can wait. Look that's just not a priority right now. I'll do that when . . . "
You?
I'm recommending you look at your life from the perspective of equilibrium.
All productivity and no . . relationship satisfaction . . excercise . . fun . . recreation . . all beer and no water . . all sitting and no walking . .
Anyone have anything they wish to share? Anything you need to change?
Building a car with 700 horses to balance having to sit in front of a monitor 16 hours a day.
Writing a poem to balance all that legalese.
Getting hammered just because responsible people aren't supposed to...
Buying a puppy because unconditional love feels good.
Determing that what you think is worth it, is worth it.
You have summed it up wonderfully.
To me, LIFE is worth it No matter what it sends my way. ;)
My children, nature, the stars at night and the light of the day (web design ;) ). They are all so wonderfull, and the reason they are is because I am so priviledged to awaken each day to see it all.
At the end of each day, I am thankful for all that happens to me. Good or bad as each thing that happens teaches me somehing else about life and myself.
Just remember, we do not fail in life, we give up trying. Call it unbalance or whatever you wish.
Also remember this, that there is always, always a blue sky behind the blackest cloud ;)
This seems to work for me, regardless of the circumstances. A day out with the girls or boys and getting sozzled works too! I did exactly that on Wednesday! It was a tough day at the beach. Wish I could post the pictures! Suffice it to say that the bar staff at Deadman's Beach on Peter Island will not soon forget us! :)
It also really helps when you know what you actually want (or positively want to avoid), as you can't have everything. Finite wants are more likely to be met!
I have seen people around me waiting for happiness to fall into their laps, or thinking that "gold digging" their man for money while idling around the house or going down the gym should make them happy, etc, etc, plus a few WW posters who seem to live for the $$$ rather than a more concrete goal beyond...
Rgds
Damon
