Maintaining balance

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I remember when I was in primary school, we had this seesaw, where two kids could get on at once. Each kid had to sit on either sides and when one goes up the other comes down. I realized as young as I was then that I didn’t always feel comfortable when I was either too high or down, I always preferred when we both maintained a balance, when we were on the same position. To me it was more comfortable that way.

Maintaining a balance is really a big deal, I have come to the realization that if everyone in the society strives and try their best to live a rational and normal life, the society will be a better place to live in.

How often do we come across people who are rich, successful, intelligent yet sad, hostile and bad tempered? How often do we come across unreliable, selfish but intelligent people? How often do we come across intelligent, brilliant, magnanimous and wise people who do not have a good relationship with God? Do we get the picture? A lot of people are usually lacking in one aspect or area of their life.

I know a lot of us might think it is not possible to attain perfection, like they say no one is perfect. But are we then going to fold our arms in the name of that and live life carelessly? matt 5 vs 48 states how much living perfect like Christ is expected of us.

We all popularly say our lives are in what I like to refer to as “compartments” spiritual compartment, social compartment, academic compartment, emotional compartment to mention a few. As much as I support all round growth and living the good life, socializing, I still believe that making moderation in all things key is the best and most ideal.

How do we then maintain a balance ?

Human beings as we are, are complicated beings, our temperaments and our beliefs play a large role. How do we manage our complex structure yet still succeed at life endeavours and be happy? How do we live our lives such that all those who encounter us will never regret they did?

• We must understand ourselves

The benefits of having the gift of understanding cannot be overemphasized, this is why the first thing we need in maintaining balance is understanding God. Understanding God’s plans for our lives helps us understand ourselves.

If we understand ourselves, chances of being successful in life is increased by 30%. Knowing oneself helps to maintain peace within and on the outside. Relating with others and the society becomes easier and we end up with an improved self worth.

The reason we have emotionally imbalanced people in the society is because these people don’t understand themselves.
Thereby allowing themselves to be tossed around by people’s opinion and actions.

• Understand people

Another important factor in maintaining balance is understanding people. If you don’t understand God and yourself, you cannot understand other people. If you don’t understand other people you cannot relate with them and if you cannot relate with them you are imbalanced.

This world is not meant for isolation, without other people apart from us, we can't fulfill purpose . Without interacting with our fellow human beings we can't live a complete life.

• Work hard
  For anything one sets out to achieve , one must work hard at it. No one gets anything good by being lazy.

A successful life is that life that is lived fulfilling one’s calling, managing and investing time wisely. All in all let us all ask for the grace to live our lives such that we will be celebrated while on earth and even when we finally leave earth.

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