Spring is here, and so is equilibrium

After a long winter, spring is finally here. It’s true, spring always comes, even when it’s a bit of a surprise. That’s where many of us find ourselves today on the first day of Spring. Today also happens to be the Spring (or Vernal) Equinox, a time that conjures up the image of equilibrium. If ever we needed a day to remind of us the natural balancing act of life and nature, it is now.

Recently as a family we’ve embarked on our extended journey of sorts into busyness, a departure from our more laid back lifestyle as of late. Case in point, in the span of a recent 48 hours we held a campaign meeting, I travelled out of town for work and back home, we celebrated one daughter’s birthday, while supporting another for her three theater performances, and took two daughters to a spring dance. I’m exhausted just writing about it. But, it’s a reminder that as things begin to bloom and grow all around us, as the pace of life picks back up after the dormancy of winter, it’s probably worth asking ourselves, what does equilibrium mean for me today?

Emily Freeman shares in her exploration of equilibrium:

“That elusive balance, everyone both says isn’t possible, but also tries to find equal parts work and play, trying and trusting just enough and not too much all held in perfect balance. The more I live and pay attention, I don’t think balance of time or schedule or skill or duty is what we really want.

What we really want is balance on the inside of us, a peace that goes beyond what we could explain or understand. And then from that place, what we long for is balance on the outside of us, a peace that permeates our homes, our towns, our countries, and the world.“

If I’m going to show up to this new season of life with any degree of equilibrium, I’m going to have to find this balance inside of me, and that balance will then permeate my outside world. A few questions to consider as you embrace the first day of spring along with nature’s reminder of equilibrium: