Balance

Living with inner ear issues,
I have learned to appreciate balance.
But balance moves beyond the horizontal hold.
We must have balance throughout our lives.

Balance between work and rest;
serious and silly;
passion and compassion;
speaking and listening;
learning and educating;
hugging and getting hugged;
giving and giving (yes - taking is terrible);
struggle and triumph;
hard work and hope;
defeat and victory;
loving and loving (because hate is not an option).
family and friends;
sweatin' and chillin';
work and play;
tears and laughter;
loud and quiet;
mobs and solitude;
and finding contentment throughout.