Sunday, May 25, 2014

The Wisdom of Balance

A wise woman recognizes when her life is out of balance and summons the courage to act to correct it, she knows the meaning of true generosity, and happiness is the reward for a life lived in harmony, with courage and a grace.” ~ Suze Orman

We must develop the ability to decipher all incoming messages to determine their potential effects on our existence.

The moments I have teetered on the edge of disaster, have taught me the importance of maintaining a balance in my daily life. I have learned I must be an active observer of events as they occur. No more blind runs leading to faulty decision making. Balance brings awareness of truth into reality; the good, bad, and the ugly. 

Unity of mind, body, and spirit is the healthy space in which I choose to dwell.

As a kid I studied ballet and gymnastics. Ms. Gloria would come to the bar making adjustments to our little bodies, knowing just the right points of pressure that align the spine, tuck the hips, round the shoulders, and lift the chin. “Balance is everything ladies. We must always begin from a point of balance. Then we will be able to fly.” A relative truth emerged on the mat with Ms. Rhonda, this time with focus on the head. “Wherever your head goes, your body follows. What’s going on in your head?”

Back then, mastery of body and mind aided safe execution of combination round offs, back hand springs, into somersault layouts or arabesque sautés switching legs with grand jetes and glissades. Physical and mental strength helped me excel in those disciplines, but what about the “flying part”? How many times do we watch in awe as a young gymnast twists, tucks and rolls her body in midair sticking a flawless landing or get misty eyed watching a dancer reveal a story through the grace of controlled lines dripping with emotion?

Of course, the mind body connection is just part of the successful life formula.

You can be a physical powerhouse and a wonder of intelligence with enviable brain power and still lead an out of control life on auto pilot. The synchronizing of body and mind minus spirit is like a bird without wings. Out of Spirit is where the ability to fly is born and our greatest performance is on the stage of life.

Applying these principles creates the symmetry that brings peace and fulfillment to daily living. By returning to our inner temple, the place where God resides reconnects us to the Breath of Life. It is here we find our wings and the maximum capacity for extraordinary living.

To sustain joy in my life, I must have clarity as I work and walk through each day. Without awareness in mind, body, and spirit, I am unable to do this and thus invite energy into my divine space that can disturb my peace. And for a D.I.V.A in rediscovery, peace is a non-negotiable and the merging of mind, body, and spirit into my sphere of existence provides wings and makes it possible for me to fly.

In what ways has the peace in your life been disturbed?
Have you lost touch with the balancing power of your breath? 



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