Back to balance. We have discussed the five dimensions of living a balanced life. A discussion which could not be complete without visiting the notion of defense mechanisms, the coping strategies that aid us in our quest for balance. Properly applied, our defense mechanisms help us live in harmony and like our emotions, they are
We now add the idea of Spiritual Inspiration to the first three elements of living a balanced life: The Physical, The Mental, and the Emotional. In this context, inspiration refers to a time when we were engaged in something that actively lifted us beyond our present circumstances. Most of us can readily think of activities
This week we add the emotional piece to the physical and mental aspects of a balanced life. Understanding our emotional selves is imperative in achieving balance. Emotions supply our innate, powerful, internal guidance system with the information that is necessary to keep us safe and secure, balanced. Feelings. They alert us to what is happening
How many different thoughts do you have each day? Researchers estimate we process between 50,000 and 70,000 thoughts each day. Our minds seldom cease activity. Even when we sleep, our brain is restoring, sorting, and informing us. Last week we discussed the physical, or Part I of living a balanced life. Now Let’s take a
“Movement is a medicine for creating change in a person’s physical, emotional, and mental states.” ~Carol Welch Today we begin discussion of the first of five essential aspects of living a balanced life. Step One: The physical. Our body governs all dimensions of a balanced life. It is the key. The most concrete, in some