Comments on: Balance within You. Where Does It Start?

By: Therese Miu

Therese Miu — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:36:40 +0000

Hi Beautiful Anastasiya,
I thank you from the bottom of my heart for the lovely feeling I get just being here. It feels blissful, light, harmonious, balanced, and whole. I thank You. It is a well of LOVE.

I will ponder on these questions tonight and write in my journal. Thanks for giving me the inspiration:

* Where do I seek strength if I am down?
* Where do I find inspiration?
* What gives me courage to do what I believe in?
* What gives my life meaning?
* What helps me be a good person?
With Love always,
Therese Miu

By: J.D. Meier

J.D. Meier — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 15:50:32 +0000

Beautiful set of questions.

I find if I get stuck looking in the past with “what” questions and come up dry, I can shift gears and look to the future and ask, “how” can I find strength, “how” can I find inspiration … etc. It’s a subtle thing, but sometimes shifting the words in a subtle way opens up the flood gate.

By: Anastasiya

Anastasiya — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 22:27:08 +0000

Hi guys,
I just wanted to thank you so much for all your wonderful and inspiring comments. It is my rule not to work on Sundays (and especially on Easter) but after reading all your words I just had to thank you.
Core beliefs, no matter what they are, are so important. I am glad that there are people who share my core belief and I am glad that there are people who have other beliefs that help them stay in balance and peace. I am also glad that all of you responded to this post and shared your vision with me and with other readers of this blog.
Happy Easter again!

By: Fr. Michael

Fr. Michael — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 17:50:04 +0000

Anastasiya,

First, Happy Easter!

Another great post! I admire you for stating your core beliefs. Core beliefs are those beliefs that are unshakable, no matter what people think about us, and no matter what happens around us. They “anchor” us. I share the same core belief as you: I am a Christian and Christ is my rock. Like you, I do respect other peoples’ beliefs. Your blog is great because you write about universal principles that people of all beliefs can apply to their lives. Without our core beliefs our lives are not rooted; we end up getting blown around like leaves in the wind.

Keep up the great work with your blog.

Peace!

By: Lana-Daring Clarity

Lana-Daring Clarity — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 09:32:46 +0000

Anastasiya, what an awesome post and what a great questions! You know I love questions, and I love yours! My core is freedom. I believe freedom is everything and I believe freedom is what we all ultimately strive for. I am not religious, but I do believe in God and I admire you for standing by what you believe in and not afraid to share it. Happy Easter to you and your beautiful family!

By: Jarrod@ Optimistic Journey

Jarrod@ Optimistic Journey — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 03:54:32 +0000

I agree that there are different levels and degrees of balance for everyone. Balance can be on smaller scales and bigger scales. ie: Within working on a project creating balance between one task to another to break the monotony or to combat stress within the job itself.

Creating balance in life in general which I think is one way that applies to most. Balance from Work and play. Balance between friends and family. R&R, your share of Relaxation and/or vacation time.

Just some ideas of my own. Great post! Very enlightening…. thanks for sharing!!

By: The Simple Machine

The Simple Machine — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 03:06:35 +0000

Trying to answer those 5 questions, I cannot come up with anything in particular. When I think back to all those examples, the only thing that keeps me going is making that resolve and creating a sense of urgency out of it. A desire to achieve what I want.

I started writing a blog. My goal is to keep writing on a consistent basis at least until I hit the 6 month mark. I am only at month and a half! But somehow I know that I will keep going at it, even though I do not see any immediate results.

Blogging has been helping me stay focused on my goal of getting my personal finances in order and also self discovery.

Here is a post I wrote on how we sabotage ourselves.
http://www.thesimplemachine.com/sabotaging-life/

If you happen to stop by my blog, I would love to hear your feedback!

By: Trece

Trece — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 02:21:34 +0000

Another wonderful and thought-provoking piece, thanks so much! I pray your Easter is gloriously blessed!

By: Jarrod@ Optimistic Journey

Jarrod@ Optimistic Journey — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 00:50:25 +0000

I often find that when I lose sight, I focus on the ultimate vision. I focus on things that are uplifting. Sometimes I look for ways of laughter, because I know that laughter is a healing medicine.

Exercise is another way that I create balance for my life outside of work. Thanks for sharing, you have some great tips that are very beneficial!!

Great post Anastasiya!!

By: lena

lena — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 16:24:41 +0000

I would say for me this is people I love. Whatever I am doing in life and all the perfection I am trying to achieve would not mean anything if it were not for them.