Balance. A fundamental Law of the Universe. Yin and Yang as it is commonly expressed. Everything has polar opposites. Perhaps we are here to discover and reach our balance. I have scoured the globe for nearly 30 years to find the tools that aid in my own equilibrium – mentally, emotionally, physically and Spiritually.
Balance in life, our relationships, work, and self disciplined practices are of utmost importance.
Martial Arts, believe it or not was a huge catalyst in helping me discover this balance. I was always too Yang (forceful, fast, masculine, pushing, etc). Always trying to make things happen, go, Go, GO. As I’ve learned over the years, force negates. Trying to ‘make things happen’ is the equivalent of swimming upstream. It’s often painful, time consumer and you seldom get very far. As I introduced meditation and mindfulness, energy work, breath work and visualization to my daily practices, I noticed balance and peace coming back to my form – mind, body and Soul.
Now, whenever I lean too far out of alignment one way or the other, I reflect and see which I need more of in my life. Yin or Yang. Often times, I need more Yin. As you cultivate more Yin, you will acquire more Yang in reserve or in parallel.
I have witnessed it to be true for others as well. Leaning too far to the meditative state leads to sluggishness and lethargy. A lack of energy even. While leaning too far to ‘doing’ or ‘busy’ as it is most commonly referred to by people, leads to stress, anguish, and depletion. Chaos almost. Chaos in the mind, body and with Spirit.
As you become more aware of how aligned, or not you are, it is the perfect time to self-reflect and attune to what the entirety of YOU really requires.
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