Creating Balance in an Unbalanced World
ByWhat do we mean by balance? Many times, we think that to achieve balance we must reach a state that insures, once and for all, that we have everything in our lives managed, family, work, friends, social life, etc.
This may be good, but probably impossible to maintain due to constant changes that occur. Think of standing an egg on end or watching a spinning gyro. These examples illustrate two kinds of balance: static and dynamic.
Static balance is delicate and motionless; dynamic balance involves movement and change. We need both, but of the two dynamic balance is the more important. It is the eye of the hurricane–the still small voice that is heard above the lion’s roar.
Dynamic balance is silence amid chaos. Static balance occurs when the conditions are right; dynamic balance occurs in spite of conditions. Dynamic balance is that state of internal calm and clarity that overrides the externals of life. The Question is: how does one achieve this kind of balance? Here are ten ways to begin.
1. Eliminate distractions.
Divest yourself of negative and draining influences, people and situations. Take steps to eliminate clutter, noise, distractions and people who drain your energy. It’s awfully hard to remain in balance if someone or something is constantly tugging at you. You may want to list the negative draining influences, people, and situations on a sheet of paper and begin to eliminate them, one at a time, until your life is free from these distractions. You will be amazed at how much energy this will unleash (both emotional and physical).
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Bill McGrane is President of the McGrane Global Centers creators of the Making it Happen and Move Into Your Greatness. The Centers offers, keynotes, seminars, consulting and products that improve individual and organizational performance. You can create highly responsible teams and produce a culture of responsibility.
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