Achieving Balance
There is often this idea that if you have money in the bank, and I do mean Money all your problems will be somehow magically solved, all issues would dissipate and you would not be stressing out ever again.
It's possible that this idea is not entirely ours, after all we have been told over and over that money = success, but that is not entirely true. Financial success is but an element of a well balanced fulfilling life, and to aim for things exclusively thinking of the money you will make is to deprive yourself of other important elements of you, that make you who you are.
Do not misunderstand me, there is nothing wrong about wanting to have money and striving for stability in your life. I would even go as far as to say that it's an important part of success. All I'm trying to convey is that there are other needs that should not be ignored.
We all love to feel the approval of others, specially those who are important to us, our family. Sometimes this search for financial stability is just a way we attempt to make sure they approve of who we are, it becomes a way we can "guarantee" a paycheck and be accepted as someone who is doing the "right thing".
The truth is however that in that quest for approval many tend to lose their sense of self direction. In search for what they believe is financial freedom they voluntarily add a ball and chain to their ankle and play along. It's ironic to put it simply.
I have said a few times already how important it is to do some inner searching, to find out what you want in life, who you are and who you are not. And this quest to balance probably starts with these reflections. What maybe I have not mentioned is that once we start to achieve this balance we start to attract the right kind of people to our life, the ones who get you, who support you even if you are not playing the "normal game" we are all supposed to be playing.
It does come down to having some faith, or at least eliminating the fear of failure as much as possible. Because in your quest for balance you might get confused at times, you might not know if eliminating something or someone from your life is the right thing to do, yet deep inside you are aware that that job, that friendship or relationship is one of those elements that keep you out of balance.
Whatever element is missing in your life, there is no better time than now to attempt to find it, to attempt to achieve the right balance. If you need to learn more about finances, you know it would help you immensely.... What about starting today? if you want to have healthier relationships, know why they have not worked in the past... Why not learn more about yourself? why not gather all the information out there available to help you do so? Why not start today?
It is easier said than done, but the good news is that it all starts with one step forward, one step towards a more balanced you. And it could all start today...
I will sign off for now wishing you all a beautiful and productive Tuesday
Money is important to live happily but it doesn't mean that you spend all of your just for the sake of money.
Beautiful Piece @chbartist, you have captured it all well.
I remembered the story of an uncle that was all out for money at the expense of his family, his excuse was he was making the money for the wife, after several years, he has made enough and ready to enjoy time with his family, the wife welcomed him with the divorce papers, all plea to the lady landed on deaf hears.
He is enjoying his money all alone with his wife and kids not wanting to see him ever again.
We shouldn't chase one at the expense of the other.
That is sad but so true. We must recognize the value in the things we do have and appreciate it and not chase for more. More often than not we find that the things we thought we wanted doesn't really make us happy in the end.
FollowBack every day 100%
I need the money, but ...
Important, but ...
The most important thing is my soul.
My soul belonging to the Holy Spirit!
Lots of people are so focus on making money, until they save a lot and end up paying it to their own health bills, so it is very important to balance the money , health, and also your relationship to people and your family.
I like your comment a good conclusion from all the above,
exactly, or it ends up as someone else's inheritance
The fulfillment of life's purpose is not measured by wealth you accumulated, nor multiple successes you are into, nor being financially free. One can only achieve the real essence of life and the purpose on why we are here and alive is through acknowledging His greatness and to follow and obey His commandments for this is the whole duty of man.
That's just your opinion and I of course respect it.
But I disagree...
Yes well done ..
Balance is .. money working family life principles and values
Thank you for sharing your words
nice
This man is a true guru!
The way he puts into words what thousands of people have already said thousands of times just can't be bettered. T-shirts and mugs need to be made available to hold quotes lest the terminally-stupid balance seekers forget these pearls of wisdom and all future will be lost.
This just can't be upvoted enough; we may need more vote-buying services to show off this great man's true potential and what he can do for Steemit.
The 88265th time this exact thing in the post was said was truly epic, I must admit. As was the 983381st time back in the day.
But there's something so special about this one millionth attempt that I'm not sure will be duplicated any time soon.
Such strength here.
one of the biggest achievements in life is achieving balance. but not one can actually achieve balance in every way. one can't be present at the same time in different places. we are missing out on something every single second. the key of balance is happiness and living in the moment. where ever you are just seek for peace and enjoy every bit of it. this is what i think balance is
Oh my god this is the best post of all time! How did you become so wise? Please tell me, dear friend.
I'll tell you how he became so wise...... oh fuck it, I can't work it out either.
Wealth is just a part of ones success story but if you balance it by spending wisely and helping others then I think the satisfaction level will be far more.