How can you live more in balance and harmony?

Do you believe in the power of God and that all things are possible through Him? God is a big God. He is not vindictive, small minded or petty, rather God is a loving and compassionate God who wants to give you all the gifts that you were created to receive. It is yours and my job to be open to have the vision to see the bigger picture, have the faith that you are worthy and trust that there is something big and wonderful that is being prepared for you to receive. It is one thing to be presented with a gift but it is another for us to recognize the gift, be willing and able to receive it and then wise enough use that gift and opportunity. Wisdom and awareness are vital if you expect your blessings to be released in your life.

Too often we look at the blessings of others and feel jealous or envious of their favor or good luck. That is a waste of energy. There are stored up blessings waiting for you to receive them but you are the one who must be ready to accept them with a loving and open heart. In other words, you need to be prepared and that requires you to do your personal internal work. When you are ready, your life will flow abundantly. That is why it is important to understand that we (you and I) must be ready! God created us to live an abundant life. I believe that and know that it is true. That is why I work diligently to improve my life, which also means to make sure I get healthier, physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.

So how can we become more in balance and harmony with God?

Here are a few suggestions that I believe will get you on the right road towards living in balance and harmony.

1.Don't be judgmental of others. Be happy for others' successes. Stay in peace knowing that your blessings are stored up just for you and will be released to you in the right time.

2.Vow to do something different today that will reduce your anxiety and stress. Those feelings are signals that you are out of balance.

3.Build a healthier relationship with yourself and pay attention to the signs and messages you are receiving. What really matters to you and where are you placing your emphasis on a daily basis? To be in harmony means you must develop a healthy balance between who you are and how you fit into the world around you.
Each one of us has the ability to achieve balance and harmony. It is our job to recognize what it is we need and then take the appropriate action to fulfill that need. When I feel over stressed and become impatient with everyone around me, I recognize that is the time to de-compress my energy before it explodes and causes great harm to my body, mind and spirit. For me, meditation is a powerful tool that allows me to relax my nerves and energy. I go to yoga weekly, I love to be in nature and flowers fill my heart and soul with great joy. In other words, I have found the antidote that works for me. Possibly painting or dancing will be your antidote. Sailing in the quiet water near where you live might be the perfect remedy. There is something that is waiting to be your antidote as you explore ways to live in balance and harmony.

You may not eliminate all stress and anxiety but you will certainly reduce its hold on you and your life. If you want to receive all the goodness that is stored up for you, you will have to get prepared to receive it. Make time in your life for those things that will nourish you; then you will be better prepared to receive the blessings that are stored up just for you. "Happiness is not a matter of intensity but of balance, order, rhythm and harmony." ~Thomas Merton