We find that these arose as a result of what might be called occupational disturbances; not enough in the sun, not enough of hard work. Plenty of brain work, but the body is supposed to coordinate the spiritual, mental, and physical. He who does not give recreation a place in his life, and the proper tone to each phase--well, he just fools self and will some day-as in this body in present-be paying the price. 3352-1 M.45


Balance

My overwhelming, exhausting, and stressful life forces me to find balance. No time for fun has to change, because when I'm too tired and hungry nothing goes right. Anger rises beyond rational limits; a self-destructive attitude bombards tender self-esteem. Exhaustion brings loneliness and hopelessness; what's the use? Everything backfires. The ducks are not lining up; they fall faster than before.

Since I already prayed every morning and evening, I needed something more. Someone suggested each day to replace a coffee break in the morning and afternoon with a break for meditation. To my surprise, gradually life seemed to settle down. My compulsive-obsessive behavior broke. Conscious progress of little steps began to rise. Sometimes intuitively the flow of energy emerged.

Then, a big project with a deadline appeared. I took the hook of making the results terrific and lost all semblance of the comfortable, pleasant pace. I returned to the drawing boards of self-examination. With appropriate priorities back in place, I'll focus on one small thing before asking what's next and then let the results happen.

I found some notions that are yardsticks for me. 'Stress', 'hurried', and 'helpless' remind me to get back on track. Again I strive for incorporating relaxation and recreation. I retell myself that I have plenty of time. Living my life and letting others live theirs gives me more time and energy, too. Balance includes faith in myself, so I try to give myself a break. I will never be perfect. Ask how important is it?.

Try these for the next month:

1. Slow down
2. Enjoy the flowers
3. Be kind to myself and others
4. Remember everything is OK
5. Reduce expectations
6. Increase my laughter
7. Be less sensitive
8. Hug my lover
9. Respond, not react
10. Meet all events with confidence
11. Live in the "now"
12. Celebrate the quality of life's journey

HAS YOUR LIFE CHANGED?

...Remember that which has been given, that all work and no play will make just as dull boy as all play and no work-and will make one eventually just as worthless, to self and to that it would desire to accomplish! 440-2 M. 23

"Consecrate yourselves, your bodies, your minds, your abilities in every direction, to the opportunities to be of service to those ye meet and contact day by day."262-53


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