Balance in life is essential to our health and wellbeing--balance of the social, the physical, the spiritual, the mental, the biological, and the emotional. Without balance, we may not be as healthy as we could, and can therefore cause damage to ourselves and even spread that damage to those who love us.
For those who live to work, I encourage you to take some time for yourself and with your loved ones. I know how it is...just by talking with others and experiencing "workaholism" myself with in my own life...but, I find that when I am solely working and schooling, not finding time to do fun things with my close friends or family, I'm not as happy, nor do I do as well in school or work as I could. I think that it is biologically, spiritually, emotionally, and physically important to have that connection with friends and family. When was the last time you were embraced in a true hug that meant everything to you? It's that connection that gives us more of a purpose and meaning in our lives. We need each other...people don't thrive alone forever.
Solitude is also important for all human beings. Alone time is often time to think, pray, plan, clear the clutter from our heads, and even more. Alone time gives us the time and space to get to know ourselves better, and to reconnect with ourselves after possibly having a time of no connection whatsoever.
I see it this way--that one will never find time for anything in life...and because of this, he or she must MAKE time...this crucial balance is essential for us to live a life of joy and vitality.
Make your goal be to make more room in your lives to do more of the things that you love, so that you can find that inner sense of balance that may have possibly been lost for...well...a very long time or even a very short time. Whatever the case may be, just remember the importance of a life of balance.
Thank you,
Ashley :)
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