May 22nd, 2021: Balance in Life
This picture was from Donna Kennedy-Glans. She is a good friend of mine. Somehow it triggers many thoughts I have about balance. As much as the bird can fly and does not have to worry about the height, it is still impressive to see how it keeps its balance at the edge of the birdbath.
Trying to find the right balance in the art of living is a lifelong lesson. We constantly find ourselves juggling our commitments and responsibilities. Making the right decision can be a challenge. We are living at the edge of time in many ways. We might either fall into the water or fall to the ground. We know what it feels like to be overwhelmed or to fall flat on our faces. It is the balance between managing who we are and what we like to do.
The bird seems to be comfortable in the position of where it stands. We have our choices of where we would like to position ourselves in life. When we put ourselves in a peculiar place, the options seem to be limited. When we wonder about where we should stand in life, it appears as if we have no other alternative. It is the balance between what we know and what we don't know.
The bird seems to be content to be alone. We need to learn that lesson as well. There will be time we have to make a hard decision about life, and we might feel quite alone by doing so. We need to know where we stand with God and our moral convictions. It might be a lonely place, but it is also a refreshing one. It is the balance between knowing the differences between our desires and our priorities.
Romans 12:2
"Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect."
