Be encouraged by these poems about keeping a balance in your life. Let the verses remind you that living a balanced life is one we must all strive to do.
The first thing we think of in life balance is our balance between work and play. We can sometimes let our work take over our lives and that just leads to burnout as without some downtime to recharge your batteries life will catch up to you.
Joshua Osenga said it well when he said, "Balance is a feeling derived from being whole and complete; it's a sense of harmony. It is essential to maintaining quality in life and work."
A balance with your family and friends is also important. If you never spend time with them you will find it has an impact on your relationships. And if you spend
too much time with them you will find it may affect how you feel towards them.
And what about a balance for where you want to be in 5 years. If you set no goals you will end up in exactly the same place you are now. And if your only focus is on
your goals you will miss out on living life today.
We all strive for happiness in our lives and a balanced life will help us achieve that. As Thomas Merton said, "Happiness is not a matter of intensity but of balance and order and rhythm and harmony."
So as you can see there is a balance needed in every aspect of our lives. Let the poems about living a balanced life be ones that encourage you to do that!
Too much of anything is never good
Remember when your Mother said, you should
Take all things in life in moderation
It is good advice and some inspiration.
If life was all play
Perhaps it would be fun days
But nothing would get done
And that would be no fun.
If life was all work
You would say with a smirk
Life is no fun
Look at all I have to get done.
But having a balance each day is the way
Get your work done but make time for play
You will feel more rested and happy each day
If you have a balance and make moderation your way.
Be Aware by Robert Fulgham
Be aware of wonder.
Live a balanced life –
Learn some and think some
And draw and paint
And sing and dance
And play and work
Every day some.