Life is all about balance. The better the balance, the easier it is to take the jumps when they arise.
I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again. Everything in life requires balance. Like a tennis player balancing on the balls of her feet while she awaits a serve, we have to be ready to move in any direction, and if we’re unbalanced, that just isn’t going to happen.
I am one of those people who is completely comfortable in her own company. I could easily go for days on end without human contact. But I also know that this isn’t a healthy place for me to be, so, in spite of my chosen profession, I know that I need to make sure I get out into the world on a regular basis. I’m finding that joining CSA which forces me to go out every Tuesday to pick up my box, combined with getting back into my regular gym routine was one of those really smart decisions I didn’t even realize I was making. At this point, I’m getting out of the house at least three times during the week and another two evenings to dance. But the benefits don’t stop at even healthier meals and a body in motion.
And speaking of healthy meals, here is today’s Harvest Box full of some old tried and
trues and a couple of new things to try. (the Kabocha squash was yummy, by the way!) I supplemented this week’s goodies with some fresh green beans, bok choy and bell peppers so I can make a colorful and tasty stir fry. I’ll pick up some seafood blend at Trader Joe’s tomorrow for the protein. I’ll also be enjoying more of my wonderful salads thanks to another head of lettuce this week. (Each week it’s a different kind, so I’m not likely to get bored any time soon!
Suddenly, I’m getting more done every day!
Who would have thought that adding at least three hours of workouts plus additional trips to buy food, not to mention the extra hours of food preparation would make me more efficient. But one look at my To Do list shows that is exactly the case. I’m getting more work done on my clients, spending more time getting ready for NaNoWriMo, more time on chores around the house and more work on self-improvement and copywriting efforts.
I’m definitely not caught up to where I should be after all of these months of being home and not having a heavy workload, but I’m making progress, and that’s what counts.
The changes and improvements are a direct result of finding balance between being alone and getting out into the world. Sure, I need a reason to go out, but out is out, right?
Where do you find balance in your life? Or, where do you need to find balance? What improvements can you see happening once you find that point where you’re ready for whatever life tosses your way? I would love to hear your thoughts.
My gratitudes tonight are:
1. I am grateful to be setting new habits.
2. I am grateful for the added balance in my life.
3. I am grateful that I seem to have forgotten how to rationalize missing a gym day.
4. I am grateful for increased energy, a decrease in the amount of sleep I need and an increased feeling of accomplishment.
5. I am grateful for abundance: happiness, healthiness, balance, self-confidence, motivation, accomplishments, harmony, love, peace, joy and prosperity.
Namaste
Nice content. My main focus was the title. Am I only meditate to balance me self.
I so am with you on this! I can easily go days on end without human contact especially now I live online 🙂 But yes, it’s not healthy and I’m scheduling in some more non-computer time.
I’m glad you said the healthy food is making an impact. I’m on a healthy eating plan and looking forward to the pickup in energy!
I’m grateful I visited here today 🙂
Good for you, Mel. Sometimes, it just takes baby steps to improve our lives. Congratulations on taking those first steps.
Sometimes the small steps have the biggest impact without us even knowing it. Those steps can lead to other steps that help along the way. Congratulations on eating healthier and working out more. I am working on the eating healthier. Now I just need to get started on the workout part. I look forward to reading more.
You’re so right on that! The baby steps are much easier to take, and once they start adding up, we can move mountains. Best of luck with your own self-improvement plan.