The Balance and Realization of Life

Always remember; when you don’t think things couldn’t get any worse … it can.

I now understand what you mean when you told me I need to employ “balance” in my life.
Life is too short to be tunnel-visioned. Tunnel-vision will surely allow you to accomplish your goals ahead of others, however it also diminishes your ability to enjoy and cherish the flowers-of-life along the way.

As the years pass I feel the pressure to makeup for lost years. I’ve been trying to compress 2-years worth of work and experience into 365 days. I’ve been working non-stop, no vacation, no breaks, no time to stop and “smell the flowers.”
In my aggression to makeup ground I put un-due stresses on various relationships as my tunnel-vision becomes unbearable and selfish. My combative nature doesn’t help matters and discussions quickly turn to emotionally-filled arguments.

Events within the past week have opened my eyes to the people and things which are truly important in my life. Although the circumstances which broadened my vision and realization has not yet been resolved, it remains both an intangible teacher and guide, hopefully for many years into the future. Struggles which perplexed me on a daily basis no longer seem to exist. I see the humanity in people and how we are all the same. During times of success and progression we become overly-confident and pride is born. As we continue on this road pride matures, he grows bigger and stronger until it reaches a point where pride guides us into decisions which our logical mind would normally advise against.

Pride was my friend 7-days ago, now I rely on humility to guide me.