Saturday, August 23, 2014

Balance

Nurture your body, mind and spirit.

Maintaining a balance of the mind, body, and spirit is necessary to live a  fulfilled life. The three are interconnected and an imbalance in one of these aspects has a great affect on happiness and how we tend to view the world around us. 

When people talk about finding balance in life, it is often about balance of work and family life, and about balance of the hectic lifestyle and stress management. But I don’t think that is the most important area in our life that needs balance. What we truly need is to balance the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual dimensions of our lives. 
As human beings, we have body, mind and spirit. Our body needs nutrition and exercise, so do our mind and spirit.

The problem is that many people live one- or two-dimensional lives in a three- or four-dimensional world. Only when we learn to nurture our body, mind and spirit and keep them in balance, can we become more complete and live more fully. Emotional health and well-being are a crucial part of the wellness equation. 

There are many parts to keeping a balanced mind, body, and soul.
        To develop your level of self-awareness 
        To focus your mind on subjects that benefit you. 
        Pay attention to your thoughts.

While life can’t always be simply boxed into a formula, I have found that keeping these principles in mind can be of great assistance in most facets of life. One of the exciting things about this is that your attitude is one thing that is 100% in your control. 
It's simple but true; thoughts and attitudes are contagious.