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The ABCs of Love in Balance - W is for Wisdom

9/30/2020

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W is for Wisdom

Wisdom in balance means …

Our foundational life goal is to find the wisdom hidden in all things AND do so with a sense of adventure
Books and classrooms are helpful, but only if balanced with hands-on experiences
Insights are a byproduct of wisdom-finding and generate feel-good chemicals that can become addictive if taken too seriously.
Wisdom can be lonely, so seek the company of others who value wisdom-seeking as a foundation life goal.

The ABCs of Love in Balance - V is for Visceral

9/29/2020

Beautiful visual of communication energies inside and outside the human body

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V is for Visceral

Visceral in balance means …

First and foremost we know beyond a shadow of a doubt that the body never lies, so we train ourselves to listen
However, if we have caused our body to become addicted to sugars or sugar-like substances, then it is upon us to learn the difference between the body’s truth and it’s addictive cries
Equally, if we have allowed our egos to be in charge instead of curated to serve, then it is upon us to learn the difference between the body’s truth and the ego’s selfish, short-sighted demands.

The ABCs of Love in Balance - U is for United

9/28/2020

Diversified hands clasped on each other's wrists together in unity

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U is for United

United in balance means …

We don’t blindly follow a crowd, we follow those whose heads and hearts are connected in balanced, nonviolent righteousness
We know that loyalty to people is earned, not given, and once earned must continue to be earned
We agree to progress together respectfully and cooperatively, assessing as we go, non-judgmentally.

The ABCs of Love in Balance - T is for Tenacity

9/27/2020

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T is for Tenacity

Tenacity in balance means …

Accepting the things that truly cannot be changed in the moment, WHILE working quietly and diligently to create change for the better
Understanding that equality must be actively sought generation after generation, because humanity is slow to learn due to fears that drive selfishness
We know easy and instant wins never satisfy in the long run, so we enthusiastically dig in for the long-haul.

The ABCs of Love in Balance - S is for Sane

9/26/2020

Woman looking out on her world thoughtfully and contentedly

S is for Sane

Sane in balance means …

Assessing for intelligence and logic, while being open to unknowns and nuances
Taking life seriously, yet light enough so as not to become jaded
Being mindful, while respecting strong emotions in either direction as the legit warning flags they are.

The ABCs of Love in Balance - R is for Ready

9/25/2020

A packed duffle bag says ready to go and an inviting chair says ready to stay

R is for Ready

Ready in balance means …

Ready for adventure AND ready to prevent problems
Ready to help AND ready to leave people be to help themselves, first
Ready to believe AND ready to investigate
Ready to stay AND ready to go ...

The ABCs of Love in Balance - Q is for Quality

9/24/2020

Word-graphic of personal traits that exemplify quality

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Q is for Quality

Quality in balance means …

We strive to be a good role model - not to seek perfection, but to relax and serve others in order to be a part of the solution to humanity’s problems
We strive to have a good attitude - not to manipulate, but to relax and serve others in order to be a part of the solution to humanity’s problems
We strive to have healthy, sustainable beliefs - not to seek superiority, but to live a life of quality in balance and in peace.

The ABCs of Love in Balance - P is for Purity

9/23/2020

Funny picture of a toilet as reminder that contamination is part of being pure

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P is for Purity

Purity in balance means …

We know there is no such thing as 100% pure just as there is no such thing as perfection
We know contamination is a given and has purpose, yet we strive to keep contaminants to a minimum
We do not reject the contaminated because otherwise we must reject ourselves and our planet.

The ABCs of Love in Balance - O is for Optimism

9/22/2020

A confused yet optimistic frog

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O is for Optimism

Optimism in balance means …

Seeing reality as it is and choosing to be optimistic, anyway
Dealing with problems head-on without losing optimism
Choosing to take beneficial action, regardless.

The ABCs of Love in Balance - N is for Nuance

9/21/2020

Sweet boy and girl listening to each other and thinking while enjoying the beauty of an outdoor setting

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N is for Nuance

Nuance in balance means …

Adjusting temperature up or down by one or two degrees instead of ten
Movement leads from the joints and muscles follow along in support
Hearing what’s in a person’s heart when they speak more than the words chosen.

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