Something's Gotta Give

Today’s the Equinox – the point when day and night are in perfect balance.

Being in balance challenges me. My tendency is to keep adding, not delete. After all, I want to do more … achieve … reach my highest potential. I suppose I’m not the only one who feels this way.

But as much as I’ve been trying to stuff 10 pounds into a 5-pound bag these past few months, it’s become crystal clear that there’s not enough room. Something’s gotta give.

It’s time for me to find my personal equinox … initiate equilibrium in how I live.

Libra season reminds us of the need for balance. While the concept sounds lovely, achieving this state is anything but easy. It requires us to observe how and where we put our energy. Are we efforting in the appropriate areas, or is our focus misaligned? Do we say yes when a no is what’s needed to keep us from our tipping point?

This summer I was out of balance—constant “doing" with little downtime. I can keep that pace for a while—perhaps even thrive on it—but eventually, something begins to crack. This time, I injured my leg, no doubt a message that if I wouldn’t slow down, the Universe would do it for me.

Forced to rest, I realized the absurd schedule I’d been keeping the past months. Hopping from one activity to the next, I rarely had time to breathe. It became a game of “beat the clock.” I usually won. But did I?

So now, on the Fall Equinox where daylight equals night, I find myself searching for my internal balance. Yet, it’s more than questioning the items on my calendar. It's also time to calm the monkey mind. Find my peace.

What would balance look like for me? I'm not sure. I do know that I want more time to write, and I don’t want to constantly feel rushed. To have this, I must “weed” my days to allow for space. But’s there’s more. I want room for spontaneity, accepting last minute invitations, saying yes to the things I love.

Each new season encourages change so we can better flow with Mother Nature. Instead of fighting this shift, I'm choosing to be curious. What needs to stay? What should I let go? As difficult as it is to say no, uttering this simple word creates room for something unexpected, something beautiful, something inspiring to appear.

"Life is a balance of holding on and letting go." — Rumi