Balance
Balance Balance is what we all strive for. Sometimes I think this can be missed with the focus always on slowing down, meditating and the parasympathetic nervous system. However in reality we need all elements in our life. I was reminded of this recently, by one of teachers and mentors Lucas Rockwood, when he was discussing the two extremes. We look at the monk on the mountain meditating, he looks in a place of total peace and tranquility. How many of us have looked at this and thought; if only I could get to that place of bliss. However, as Lucas pointed out, we have bills to pay, responsibilities with children, family and work. Even with the best will in the world, we do not have 14 hours a day to practice this art form. Then we can explore the other extreme. With insurmountable amounts of stressors in our life and this becomes unmanageable and overwhelming. This eventually becomes visible in both our mental and physical health. We also do not want to be in this position. ...