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The case against balance

4 May 2012

Everyone seems to hold up balance as an ideal. Like having a balanced life is something we should all want. Heck, even the cork in a bottle of Red Rock Winery wine I drank a couple of weeks ago espouses balance.

Stop telling me what to do.

But you know what? I think I’ve given up on striving for balance. I realize that a day where all my interests and activities are perfectly balanced is not only unrealistic but probably undesirable for me.

I like focusing on one thing for awhile. I like being into one hobby and not another. I don’t mind working hard and not socializing for awhile. It’s helpful that my husband and I both work from home, so we see plenty of one another, even when we’re working hard. And, since I don’t have kids, I don’t have to worry about fitting them in.

Rather than balance, I strive for ease and calm. I just don’t want to be stressed out.

My sprained ankle has imposed on me some down time the latter half of this week. And I gotta say, despite the pain (which isn’t that bad), it’s pretty wonderful. Is my life balanced this week? Heck no. I can barely walk, so I’m really not doing a whole lot except sitting at my computer or in front of the TV. But I can tell you what my life is this week. It’s calm and stress-free. And that’s just how I like it.

Is balance elusive for you? Is there something you’d rather strive for?

Tagged with: balance, ease, goals

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