Finding Balance-Is it possible?



bal·ance
ˈbaləns/
noun
  1. 1. 
    an even distribution of weight enabling someone or something to remain upright and steady.

    "slipping in the mud but keeping their balance"

    synonyms:stability, equilibrium, steadiness, footing
    "I tripped and lost my balance"
verb
  1. 1. 
    keep or put (something) in a steady position so that it does not fall.

    "a mug that she balanced on her knee"

    synonyms:steady, stabilize, poise, level
    "she balanced the book on her head"
  2. Even distribution of weight, keeping things in a sturdy position so that it does not fall over-- sounds simple enough, right? But balancing all that life asks of us can be very difficult, downright elusive on many days. 
    Admit it! You ARE envious of the person who seems to have it all together. They appear to be perfect. They exercise regularly, they are widely successful in their careers-- and they have the perfect family. You scratch your head--and ask yourself "how do they balance it all?" and "why can't I?". 
    Well let me in on the secret, not everything is as it seems. I've learned that balance and perfection are quite elusive. We can certainly strive for them, but at what cost? Some days you are able to get to the gym and some not. Some days you may give up family time for work, and other days you may miss work for family. And it's all ok! What is really important is that you work toward balance and not beat yourself up when you can't achieve it. 

    Jen Hogan recently tweeted this out and it resonated with me. Admittedly, I am my worst critic, and seek perfection, but this quote gives us all permission to do our best and be happy with it! Each day, I do my best to feed my body and soul with things that make me whole. Some days I get everything in--and other days, not so much. But everyday is a new day to seek balance; it's like the movie Groundhog Day!

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