Comments on: Questions of Balance http://anamchara.com/2008/03/26/questions-of-balance/ The fullness of joy is to behold God in all. — Julian of Norwich Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:33:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Peter http://anamchara.com/2008/03/26/questions-of-balance/#comment-6524 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:05:21 +0000 http://mccolman.wordpress.com/?p=812#comment-6524 I have this to add to your balanced view of “balance”: I have often found that at various places in the journey, loyalty to healthy balanced living requires what appears at the time to be radically UNbalanced: an emotionally violent change, a conscious reversal or renouncing of something we have been attached to, a new openness to aspects of life that we have been ignorant of, etc. This kind of revolutionary approach requires a certain boldness to come out of our comfort zone, and a kind of openness to serendipity or cosmically pre-ordained meetings or epiphanies; but over time I have observed that its overall effect is of a richer and yes, more balanced repertory and understanding of life than the all-too-timid approach that seems easier but ends up more barren and unsatisfying.

A concrete example could be that if you find that you are relatively successful in one of Wilber’s 4 categories but less so in one of the others, you could start a bold new venture (meditation, aerobics, evening classes) which would take you out of your comfort zone but probably end up with a healthier, more complete and more balanced ‘you.’

Blessings on your search,
Peter

]]> By: CarlB http://anamchara.com/2008/03/26/questions-of-balance/#comment-6504 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:34:40 +0000 http://mccolman.wordpress.com/?p=812#comment-6504 the single best definition of humility i ever heard was from a former roman priest. i was all of 15 at the time and wrestling with all sorts of spirituality and personal issues. in this ‘chance’ encounter i cornered him and asked him simply what was ‘humility’. his answer? humility is the truth. i have used that measure for 23 years now and have found it robust and profound.

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