A Balanced Life

The creation of a balanced, fulfilling life is similar to building a home.  First you need a plan.  Then you must build a strong, stable foundation - this represents your physical self. From there you build a structure that sets boundaries and provides the framework through which you view the outside world - your mental self.
Next you furnish and decorate this home in such a way that you feel good when you are there and it expresses who you are - your emotional self.  Ultimately you move into your home, share it with people you love and it becomes a sanctuary in the world - your spiritual self.  As you can see, if you leave out any one of these four parts you won't have a complete home.  Likewise, if you don't pay attention to any one of these four aspects of yourself, you will feel like something is missing in your life.

We all have male and female energy.  The masculine side is expressed in the physical and mental parts of ourselves while the feminine side manifests through the emotional and spiritual parts. Male energy is active and powerful.  Female energy is receptive and is the source of our wisdom.  We need a balance between both sides to live in harmony.  When inner wisdom is guiding personal power, the ego takes a back seat and life becomes a joyful experience rather than a power struggle just to survive.

We all know what it feels like to be thrown off balance physically and how quickly you react to regain your center.  When our lives get out-of-balance it's a good idea to get centered and start creating your life from the inside out.  That's how I begin the process of lifestyle coaching.  Lifestyle is the way we live our lives and a balanced life is the foundation for health and happiness.
Live Well,  Carol