The Wheel of Life, Revamped
I'm sad when I drink the last drop of my morning coffee. Afforded the luxury of working/schooling from home, I have a well-proven ritual that allows me to ease into my day . . . time to plan my schedule, journal my feelings and ideas, read motivational words, be inspired. It's always a lovely new beginning that I look forward to with much anticipation.
When the cup is empty, however, it is time for action. I feel ready at that point (remember - I've been inspired), but my good intentions are not always brought to satisfying completion. And lately, I just haven't felt as if I can do it all. It seems that when I make progress in one area, I let another slide.
I often present The Wheel of Life to my clients to see which areas they may be ignoring or where they may not be feeling fulfilled. Together we see if the wheel rolls smoothly, and if/where it may be out of balance. Then my clients (usually) commit to paying attention to ALL aspects of their lives.
But you know what? I've recently decided that I'm not going to approach this exercise in quite the same way anymore. I think it's time to . . .
SHAKE THINGS UP!
It just might be important:
to go for a bumpy ride once in awhile
to understand that, at different times in our lives, one area may be rightfully highlighted over another
to truly engage in the metaphorical spoke that's demanding our full attention right now
to know that we are not only the sum of our parts and to seek holistic integration of the hub instead
to realize that, over time, all the pieces will work together, combine, complement one another . . . to produce our own uniqueness
Each facet of our existence is integral and necessary to the completeness of the whole. Yet, according to the Bicycle Stack Exchange, "You can ride home with a broken spoke. You can even ride home with several broken spokes. Just don't bounce around a lot."
The true essence of our souls will shine through, whether we are immersed in that mythical balance or not. Things I need each day:
coffee
words
sunshiny warmth
pen and paper
hugs from my family
a challenge, an accomplishment
laughter and connection
movement
The rest is simply icing on the cake. (Or should I say - additional ways to pump up the tire?) What are your thoughts on keeping your life in balance? I welcome the discussion. [maxbutton id="1"]