Balance

Balance

The concept of balance is something that I have been struggling with for years now.

I seem to have a very black or white mentality.

When I get into something, I get into it hard.

A friend articulately described it best one day, by explaining that “When Rana puts her mind to something she will hone in on her target.”

When I was first introduced to the world of partying, I was always the last one standing. My friends would end up leaving the club and

I will still be around partying with new friends.

When I would meet a guy that I was interested in, my world suddenly would become all about him.

When I had an interview to get ready for, I would prepare a week in advance and walk in with a presentation.

When I got into reading, I would read from morning to night.

Got to the point that my mother had to urge me to go out and have fun!

When I formed a complex about my weight in GRADE 5, I refused to eat any junk food.

It  was so drastic to the point, that my mother would forcefully take me to a delicious bakery to purchase some dessert!! ( I was living in Roma at the time).

When I open my heart to someone, they receive the royal treatment.

If someone needs my help, I will go out of my way to help them.

When I got into working out, I worked out 7 times a week, on top of doing 500 sit-ups a day AND Pilates.

If I had any free time I always chose the gym rather than spending time with friends.

I have always loved TV, to the point of it becoming an addiction.

 I can never just watch ONE show.

 I will spend hours watching away.

When I got into “Spirituality”, I began to plan my day to the T.

Every day  I must (read, meditate, reflect, right, and on and on and on).

Ok you get the point by now...

The term balance was clearly lacking from my vocab.

It finally began to become absolutely ridiculous.

It was starting to wear me down.

Slowly and slowly.

The term balance began to become a virtue.

TV

Rather than giving up TV completely, for I understand it’s energy sucking and mind washing power.

I instead began to monitor what and how much I watch.

I have eliminated anything to do with useless drama, gossip, hate, violence and so on.

I have also begun to record documentaries.

I figure, this will help balance out the mix a little.

Working out.

I am no longer a psycho feen!!

I work out in moderation.

4-5 times week I’d say.

Reading.

I now read when I am called to do so and no longer feel like I have to!

Reading and learning somehow turned into a rat race.

One in which I felt I had to get through the incessant pile that was building up.

Now..

Whatever calls to me.

Whenever.

That is what and when I will read.

Boys.

Same logic applies.

I am no longer single minded focused.

It is no longer about them.

It is now about me.

Which in turns allows me to be much more laid back and non attached.

Friends.

I used to chase after them.

 For I felt incomplete on the inside.

Social fun, helped fill the void.

Of course, this treatment was very fleeting.

Partying.

I no longer take part in, as I feel I have outgrown this stage.

I still however LOVE to dance and LOVE music.

So..

When the mood permits.

I will hit the dance floor.

All night long.

Well...

I do have the Arab blood in me!

We were born to SHAKE IT!

Vegetarian

I am 90% veggie/vegan.

 However I call myself FLEXTERIAN.

Which essentially means that if once in a blue moon I am craving any type of meat.

I will indulge.

What is the moral of this story?

The importance of learning to live a LIFE OF BALANCE.

In all aspects of your life.

Family

Your duties to your family.

 Mothers PLEASE don’t let go of yourself along the way.

Balance YOUR needs with your FAMILY’s.

Work

Do  not turn into a workaholic, working 80 hour weeks, always too tired and angry to enjoy life!

Love

A partner is meant to be your “partner in crime”, and not the cause behind it.

Friends

You should always be 100% authentic with them and just be YOU.

 Remember though, that it’s always good to spend some time apart.

Never become dependent and attached.

TV

Please become more vigilant over what you watch and how much you watch.

 Throw in some books and documentaries into the mix.

Body

Of course take care of your health and image.

Do not however allow it to become an obsession.

Material Objects

Appreciate and be grateful for what you have.

Strive to obtain the things you do want.

While maintaining a humble air of gratitude.

Never become ATTACHED to them.

Learn to live a life of balance in all that you do.

Trust me when I tell you this.

Life will flow much more smoothly.

No resistance.

No stress.

No fear.

Just BE.

Live your life in BALANCE.

R.A.N.