Diary of a Heretic

The idea of life balance is a very appealing one, and having a busy life style there seems to be so many arenas of my life where I can’t seem to strike that right sense of balance. The truth is I cannot walk a tight line and achieve perfect balance, it is simply unattainable.

The problem as I see it is that in this modern world we are all trying to be perfect and live a perfect existence. No matter how hard you try you cannot achieve a perfect life for any sustained length of time so it’s better to face reality and accept who you are right now with all your imperfections and do the things you can and just get on with life. You will probably find that you will start living a more happy and fulfilled life and actually achieve more of your goals.

The Autumn Equinox is a perfect occasion to consider balance and harmony and how those forces are at work within your life. It is important at this time to remember that the only constant in life is change; decisions are made and actions are generated. Life can present us with a variety of tragedy, mediocrity and moments of tremendous joy. While the past cannot be altered, the bountiful harvest of wisdom gained from each experience is truly a gift. With a perceptive mind, we can locate those grains of wisdom and insight to plant as seeds for a more gratifying future.

The best and safest thing is to keep a balance in your life, acknowledge the great powers around us and in us. If you can do that, and live that way, you are really wise. ~ Euripides (484 BC – 406 BC)