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Balancing Act

I have spiritual callings, personal dreams and a bunch of stuff in between. My aspirations are many, so how do I pursue them all? I believe the answer is in mastering the balancing act. The hardest part of the balancing act is adjusting to the unexpected It’s like you’re walking a tightrope from building to building, with 12 plates in each hand, and 6 textbooks on your head. You finally get your balance right – one step, two step…and then comes the gusting winds, 15mph stronger than before. A squirrel has discovered and boarded the tightrope, creeping towards your big toe and mistaking it for an acorn. You are forced to readjust and improvise, losing plates and textbooks as you do. But how many items you are able to keep on the way to the other side does not determine if you have mastered the balancing act or not The key is to accept that it’s life’s ritual to throw you off balance Then, you will have harmony within yourself, conquering every obstacle as you continue to move forward.

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