Chris, I just read both posts tonight and commented on the first one without reading this. Then bam, you hit me with the "balance" concept which is exactly what I commented about on your first post. It's like you're in my head. ha. I actually read this post and then each comment below and then reread the post and sat with it. The word that keeps hitting me is intentional. I need to be more intentional with my time and energy. Since I feel unintentional I think I'm a a hamster on a running wheel. It might look balanced and smooth but it's going nowhere. No matter how hard I run. I think my wheel is not whole as it's missing some spokes completely. Thanks for your post. It's really thought provoking.
This is such a thoughtful reflection. Thank you for taking the time to sit with it. That word “intentional” captures so much of what this journey is about. When we slow down enough to align time and energy with what truly matters, everything starts to shift.
Do you feel all spokes are equal in the wheel or is it necessary to adjust the size of each depending on your situation at the time in order to maintain balance?
Great question. I don’t think all spokes have to be equal all the time. Life comes in seasons. What matters is awareness. When one spoke grows, another might shrink for a while, but as long as you’re intentional and keep an eye on the balance overall, the wheel keeps rolling smoothly.
Chris, I just read both posts tonight and commented on the first one without reading this. Then bam, you hit me with the "balance" concept which is exactly what I commented about on your first post. It's like you're in my head. ha. I actually read this post and then each comment below and then reread the post and sat with it. The word that keeps hitting me is intentional. I need to be more intentional with my time and energy. Since I feel unintentional I think I'm a a hamster on a running wheel. It might look balanced and smooth but it's going nowhere. No matter how hard I run. I think my wheel is not whole as it's missing some spokes completely. Thanks for your post. It's really thought provoking.
This is such a thoughtful reflection. Thank you for taking the time to sit with it. That word “intentional” captures so much of what this journey is about. When we slow down enough to align time and energy with what truly matters, everything starts to shift.
Do you feel all spokes are equal in the wheel or is it necessary to adjust the size of each depending on your situation at the time in order to maintain balance?
Great question. I don’t think all spokes have to be equal all the time. Life comes in seasons. What matters is awareness. When one spoke grows, another might shrink for a while, but as long as you’re intentional and keep an eye on the balance overall, the wheel keeps rolling smoothly.
Good stuff, my wheel is definitely broken and I lost a tire in the process. Time to push for change.
We’ve all hit a few potholes. The key is you’re ready to fix it - that’s the bold move.
thanks, Chris, for your well SPOKEn thoughts.
Haha well played! Appreciate you reading - glad you enjoyed it.
Thank you for this article... enjoyed reading it!
Thanks so much for reading it Craig, means a lot!