Finding Balance

[Paladin of Khepu]

Over the years of being an SS, it’s been a very arduous struggle to find time for many things whether it be spiritual warfare/advancement or work to survive, trying to find a lifestyle outside of that can be a bit difficult more than just saying it.

For those who struggle we have methods that work for us. As such it still be difficult let alone sometimes feeling like it can be impossible.

The key here is not to burn oneself out as we try to factor more time for ourselves. It will fail as we are not superhuman, well, at least not yet. Be realistic in what you can do in finding balance. Like for instance if you have RTRs you want to do, pick a relevant time that works that won’t cause a problem in the short term of your day or the long term.

I find it easy to do my RTRs at night as I have more energy at night after work. So I plan that accordingly. In terms to meditation, don’t lose focus. It’s better to focus with intent that just breezing through it. Find the key to your meditation that are optimal, and of course don’t forget your basics.

This may be hard as it seems easy but it can be practical if you are finding it hard. We have the keys to the treasure chest( aka the JoS) so use it. And don’t ever hesitate to ask the Gods for help. If you want balance you must not burn yourself out. If you want peace, you must be focused and determined. You want happiness you must struggle at first and overcome it to achieve it.

As HP said in another post. We are at war not just with the enemy, but also ourselves. You find balance you won’t be facing yourself. You’ll be of yourself and fight with a stronger determined mindset and resolution that will scare the enemy.

 

[MiniMe3388]

Nice post

 

[SapphireDragon]

Well said! Good post, Balance is the key to literally everything. The enemy has thrown this world and ourselves off balance for well long enough, The Gods speak of balance for a reason. The fact remains that even if we are aware we need balance, even if we read sermon after sermon, the ways of the unbalanced world can still get to us when we are working on ourselves which is why it's so crucially important to remind everyone of the needed balance. That is why writing topics and posts like this are important, it may already be known but it must be stressed to remind one of the fact we need to balance ourselves in every way we can.

WE luckily have these forums and JOS to help steer us in the right direction when we feel we have started to become unbalanced. Sometimes when I start feeling a certain way or start feeling unnecessarily stressed out I will meditate and ask Father and the Gods to show me what is causing the issue, and it usually stems from an imbalance of some sort. Such as I was working too much and need some me time, or I was being lazy and needed to get my ass in gear, or I have been to hard on myself, or I haven't been hard enough. It's not always easy to realize when we have become unbalanced but the Gods are always ever present to remind us and steer us back on track. We simply just need to reflect, introspect, and listen.

Hail Satan!!

 

[Paladin of Khepu]

Well said! Good post, Balance is the key to literally everything. The enemy has thrown this world and ourselves off balance for well long enough, The Gods speak of balance for a reason. The fact remains that even if we are aware we need balance, even if we read sermon after sermon, the ways of the unbalanced world can still get to us when we are working on ourselves which is why it's so crucially important to remind everyone of the needed balance. That is why writing topics and posts like this are important, it may already be known but it must be stressed to remind one of the fact we need to balance ourselves in every way we can.

WE luckily have these forums and JOS to help steer us in the right direction when we feel we have started to become unbalanced. Sometimes when I start feeling a certain way or start feeling unnecessarily stressed out I will meditate and ask Father and the Gods to show me what is causing the issue, and it usually stems from an imbalance of some sort. Such as I was working too much and need some me time, or I was being lazy and needed to get my ass in gear, or I have been to hard on myself, or I haven't been hard enough. It's not always easy to realize when we have become unbalanced but the Gods are always ever present to remind us and steer us back on track. We simply just need to reflect, introspect, and listen.

Hail Satan!!

Much agreed. It’s like I said about returning to the basics. You may have built the foundation but you want to ensure it’s reinforced by going time from time to focusing with intent then you can focus on those bigger obstacles.

Finding balance is the goal, having intent to follow through is key. You are hitting it spot on.