“The four greatest virtues are moderation, wisdom, justice, and fortitude, and if a man is able to cultivate those, that’s all he needs to live a happy successful life.”  ~ Marcus Aurelius

There’s a yoga philosophy in my five yoga dvds with Tracey Rich and Ganga White that states: “Finding balance is not fixed, but rather constantly shifts and adjusts to the moment.” True, true, true. Our culture tends to approach things as a checkoff list. We want precision. Set the goal, get the result, check it off the list, and move on. Life is not like that. Marital relationships, child rearing, health, friendships, businesses, etc. all require a more flexible attitude. Being willing to adjust to the moment gives you a huge advantage in achieving and maintaining desirable results. For example, if your child is traveling through a rough patch, they need more of your time to navigate troubled waters. As things get better, resume a more normal routine. Simply accept that maintaining a balanced life will require constant, deliberate, and thoughtful shifting on your part. This reduces stress, makes for better decisions, and moves you towards “getting a life”.

“Trust thyself.”  ~ Emerson