Chasing balance in the chaos of life

Balancing

We are always chasing balance in the chaos of life.  Back in 2020, during the height of the pandemic, with the disruption to normal work schedules and people suddenly having more time to slow down and be present in their own lives, people started to wake up to the fact that their lives felt very out of balance.  There was too much work and not enough time to dedicate to the things we spend so much of our lives working for: family, hobbies, friends, traveling, and just having fun experiences in the world.  It was then that our society seemed to finally understand and agree that something was off collectively in the balance of our lives.

That's not to say this understanding was a new concept, because many, if not most, Americans understood that we were on the losing end of the chaos of life before the pandemic.  It was just that in that time when our society started to crack at the edges and businesses closed their doors, we saw new options other than just getting by.

Life sure seems to have a lot to throw at us even now, as our country is navigating the results of bad leadership and the consequences of choices many of our fellow citizens put their weight behind.  These decisions and these consequences have us continuing to chase some semblance of balance in the chaos.

What does that balance look like for you?  Is it making more time for your peace of mind?  Is it taking better care of your body and your health?  Is it being more connected to your friends and family instead of work?  Is it being a better mother or father without the distractions and sacrifices that come with trying to provide a lifestyle for your children? Is it working harder than you already are?

Whatever balance looks like for you, just know that we are all chasing balance, and we always will be, because life is a beautiful chaos.