Libra Seeking Balance: The Never-ending Journey
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Libra Seeking Balance: The Never-ending Journey

How one simple task can bring balance into your life.

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Libra Seeking Balance: The Never-ending Journey
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I don’t know how much I still believe in Zodiac signs.

I used to search for my horoscope in magazines, read it wide-eyed, and then wait for Venus to come into alignment with some other planet to bring me love and cash - or something like that.

Needless to say, when nothing manifested, I stopped searching for and reading my horoscope.

However, even though my belief in astrology has faded, I still swear by every description of a Libra that I read. It is literally me.

It still amazes me to see words on a screen or on a piece of paper - written by a complete stranger who doesn't know me at all - and think, “What is this sorcery? How do they know me so well!?” Here is a line from a description of a Libra that was recently sent to me:

“Peace at any price is your motto. You adore harmony, balance, symmetry and flow.”

This whole “Libra needing balance” thing is totally legit. Finding and keeping balance in my life is a huge necessity and something I feel like I’m always subconsciously seeking out and trying to perfect. So, being the balance-seeking Libra that I am, I thought I would share some tips on how to find balance in your life. Actually, I’ll share one tip, one tip that is just that powerful, it can change your life.

Reflect

Reflect, reflect, reflect and reflect some more. Reflect on everything, not just the big stuff like dream jobs, vacations or how you wish Leo DiCaprio was your next door neighbor. Reflect on your daily routines, your daily habits, your current job, your family, your friends, your past, your own thoughts.

"Why did I just think that?" or "Why am I that hard on myself?" For me, daily reflection allows me to take a step back, connect the dots and gain some perspective. It allows a space and time for me to calmly assess my life and through my own thoughts, show myself ways to cope and where to make changes.

In your reflections, you will begin to see what in your life is taking up the most room, and what is weighing the heaviest on you. Even if you’ve already identified what is weighing you down, your daily reflection will reveal ways to adjust and gain that healthy life balance. It doesn’t take much time or effort. Some of my best reflection time is when I wake up in the morning and don’t want to get out of bed yet. I stare at the ceiling and just reflect.

My favorite quote is by Christian D. Larson and it says: “Be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.”

For me, my goal is to always have peace of mind. I strive for it and I’m disappointed when I let my worries get to me. When it all becomes too much, I reflect, gain that perspective and thrive in my peace of mind. This is what I wish and hope for you.

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