Hello everyone.
I was told in college that a great life is a well-balanced life. Up to then my life had been almost completely devoted to surfing. Later, I had to add studying into the mix. Of course, you eventually get a job, get married, have kids, etc. Without balance, things can get out of kilter real quick. If you're anything like me and love to exercise, you realize that getting in shape is really only a small part of what matters in your life.
That's how it should be. Life is a balancing act. And achieving this balance is a never-ending journey. At my age, this means hacking away at non-essentials. "The key," wrote Stephen Covey, "is not to prioritize what's on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities." Balance is not owned. It's leased. And rent is due everyday.
Remember, friend: Balance is not something to be achieved but an equilibrium to be maintained as you evolve through the stages of life.