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Originally Posted by seeker5  What about a balanced life? |
I was confused about this for so long that I feel compelled to speak whenever someone uses the word
balance in this context.
Balance is not a condition you achieve. Balance is an activity you perform.
We sometimes talk about balance as if it were a noun, but it is properly understood as a verb.
Try standing on one leg with both arms in the air. Do you notice the constant swaying and twitching? Balance is continuous motion and reversal.
A balanced life is a life of ceaseless action. Only the expert gymnast finds serenity in balance. Only the expert gymnast can eat a pizza or take a nap without falling.
Balance is rarely what we crave. Balance is the action we must perform
right now to avoid hitting the ground with our face.