I’ve been thinking this week about ‘balance’ – as I have tried to work out how to manage to do the things I want to do – with the restrictions that my knee is placing on me.

It’s certainly not something that I find easy to do – for so much is out of my control.

As this quote says – “Life is a balance – between what we can control – and what we cannot – and – I am learning to live between – effort – and surrender” – to get the right balance – between making the effort and trying – and – knowing when – ‘enough is enough- and stopping’.

However – this set me thinking – about how I can better balance my life – recognising that – “Balance is not something you find – but something that you create”

I know that it’s important to create that balance by – “Feeding my soul – fuelling my body – expanding my mind – and so strengthening myself”.

I do seek to do those things – and they have become an important part of my life – and I especially recognise – that I draw so much strength from – ‘feeding my soul’.

This is something that has always been essential in my life – and even though I may approach spiritual things in a different way these days – without so many rituals – and boundaries – it’s a very important part of who I am.

I love how someone puts it here – “Within you – there is a stillness – and a sanctuary – to which you can retreat at any time – and be yourself”.

I can sense – as I spend those times – being still – leaning into that spiritual presence – that somehow I feel more whole – connected – spirit to spirit – as it were – and recognising my true self.

Learning the importance of being myself – and being true to myself – is ongoing in my journey – as I seek to create that balance.

And in order to do so – learn to – as this quote puts it – “Love – but let go – set boundaries – but let others in – spend time alone – but also with friends – do things for others – but also take care of myself – find balance”.

Someone once said that – ‘everything is beautiful – only – when it’s in balance’ – and I so agree with that.

I want my life to be in balance – by learning to live – ‘between effort – and surrender’ – and by feeding my soul – body and mind – thus creating the balance I need.

Blessings – Lois