Balance

BALANCE:  it's an interesting word/concept.  It can relate to health issues, fashion (as in women in very high heels!), athletics, child development, personality...What it brings to mind today, though, is life-in-general.

With all most of us have going on in our lives, BALANCE is what we need, isn't it.  How do I fit all I need to do...and want to do...into a 24-hour period?  And keep a balanced demeanor/mood/countenance/attitude as I do this?  It's a challenge, for sure.

Our son, the author, addresses this in his first book,  The Survival Template.  It's a simple and effective way to organize our thoughts and thus organize the  days, weeks, months ahead.  Having our day organized and in written form before us, we can better prioritize our activities.  It keeps us on track and less distracted while we go through what can be hectic and stressful times, as many of our days can be.

I'm trying this and finding it to be very helpful, as I can get distracted by just trying to clean house or work in the yard!  I may start out cleaning up the mudroom/laundry room.  I start folding clothes and taking them to the master walkin closet...and then find myself rearranging that closet instead continuing my work in the laundry room.  You understand!  It's just hard to stay-on-task when there are multiple tasks to accomplish.

A very helpful sidelight to my new adventure into BALANCE by getting organized and prioritizing is the effect it is beginning to have on my personality.  I tend to blow with the wind, mood-wise, and am very subject to being happy when those around me are happy or when good news happens, and likewise sad when others around me are sad or hurting or are in less-than-stellar situations.  "Sensitive" would be an understatement word to describe me!  This is no newsflash, to those of you who know me well.  It can be a very good trait, but it can also be a little challenging.  What I'm finding is that finding BALANCE in organization is leading to more BALANCE in my whole being, and that is a VERY good thing for all concerned. 

One of my biggest goals is to be consistent, and I truly feel that achieving BALANCE in all things is going to be the key to achieving Godly consistency.  As a wife, mother, grandmother, friend, being consistent is what I want to be.  As I learn BALANCE, I am beginning to see how I can accomplish this worthy, healthy goal.

So, here's to BALANCE in life.  May we continue to seek a calm, serene, peaceful way as we enjoy springtime in God's beautiful world.  It's a win/win situation for sure!