Balancing is done every day. We do it continuously. We
assess situations. We prioritise. We organise. So what about our lives as a
whole? Are we balancing life well as humans in the western world? No, I don’t believe
we are.
I’m not religious in any way so that makes me an atheist.
However I’m open minded especially with spirituality. I believe the one thing
that stands out with any religion is depth of mind (beliefs) that allows for
short term periods of separation from day to day life to a place of peace be it
mind or church, alone or in a crowd. Does this assist with balance of your
mental health? I think so.
What if you are not religious?
Well there are many ways you
can experience this inner peace of a calm spirit. I wont list them but
meditation, love from others, yoga, etc and you can find your own safe place where
you can do this. Having commenced a journey to my inner peace some 26 years
ago with my own following of a man named Maharaji (Prem Rawat), I have his
Youtube videos I watch every month or so. Along with my means of helping his
suggestions, I walk slowly on a golf course over my back fence, to enter my
heart through the door I only have a key for.
I feel so sorry for those people that don’t have their own safe
place. We can get caught up in daily activities. You know the routine, wake,
shower, breakky, get kids off to school, meet other parents, drive, fill up the
car with fuel, check the tyres, shopping, pay bills, and the day goes by with
zero “me time”.
STOP!!!!! No day should
go by without 20 minutes minimum “me time”. Time to open that inner door. For
example-
Star gazing, walking through a park, meditating, self
soothing, muscle tensioning exercises (all cost nothing )…..being in a mental place whereby you are
at peace.
We balance everything in our lives except our spirit. And
when you introduce your free time it will one day pay off. Tears of happiness
will flow. You’ll be as one with nature. You’ll know you are in a special place
where only you can go.
And that experience will balance your life to enable you to
return to the routines of daily life.
Mental illness in the western world is at epidemic proportions. Something has gone wrong with our way of life. Perhaps something fundamental is missing? Take a step back and assess your life, whether your mind would benefit from real peace.
To start try this. Tonight go out to your backyard. Lie on your back. Watch the stars.
Allow your life to get some balance.
