{"id":302,"date":"2014-08-25T12:29:19","date_gmt":"2014-08-25T16:29:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/54.212.39.223\/?p=302"},"modified":"2014-10-10T16:25:21","modified_gmt":"2014-10-10T20:25:21","slug":"is-your-vehicle-in-balance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.barbettespitler.com\/?p=302","title":{"rendered":"Is Your “Vehicle” in balance?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"Lions<\/a>Most Americans take better care of their cars than they do of their physical body. \u00a0We fuel our car with the right fuel. \u00a0We monitor the fluid levels and perform regular oil changes. \u00a0We keep the tires inflated within the limits suggested. \u00a0We know we must do these things in order to keep the car performing \/ functioning properly.<\/p>\n
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Now, think of your body as a vehicle. \u00a0The four tires represent our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. \u00a0When our tires are out of balance, we feel unsafe, out of control, and unable to maintain our own direction.\u00a0 Over inflated or under inflated, the imbalance is noticed and our ability to maintain our path is compromised.\u00a0 It is the same when the four aspects of self are out of balance. \u00a0If we are physically fit but block our emotions, we are out of balance. \u00a0If we are overworking our mental aspects as well as overtaxing our physical body, we are so out of balance we are headed for an illness which forces us to rest. \u00a0Those who are focused on vanity and material things are typically out of balance with their spirituality. \u00a0Each aspect of our well-being is necessary for us to maintain balance and forward momentum.\u00a0 Each tire is critical to the balance of the vehicle.\u00a0 The loss of one tire, or the loss of energy in one aspect, may leave us sitting on the side of the road.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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In my practice I see the lessons of balance as being the most common life lesson. \u00a0Balancing between work and play; seriousness and fun; hoarding and squandering; generosity and greed; compassion and indifference. \u00a0When we seek to find balance, like a vehicle, \u00a0we are more stable and we move forward with ease of flow. \u00a0We operate more consistently. \u00a0We find compassion more easily. \u00a0And we give and receive love more freely and openly.<\/div>\n
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How are you keeping your life in balance? \u00a0Do you recognize the four aspects of well-being (physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual) as being equally important?\u00a0 Or do you spend more time and energy focused on one aspect and ignore the others.\u00a0 What activities do you perform to keep your vehicle running easily, effortlessly, and in balance? \u00a0I’d like to hear your thoughts…..<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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