Is A Balanced Life Possible?

Is it possible to balance life when you have a teenager with Down Syndrome, a business you’re starting up and a chronic illness?

This year my priorities are health, Conor and growing my business, usually in that order and if something or someone isn’t contributing positively to any of those, I don’t have the energy to entertain them. I know, if my health isn’t good, everything else suffers, so that is my priority. Of course, at times my son will be the number one priority. It’s currently school holidays, so I’m sacrificing some work time to be present with him, but luckily with the assistance of support workers, I can still keep my health equal first. Unlike my past experiences of starting up a business, I cannot and will not push myself to burnout, so that also has to be taken into consideration.

I believe a relatively balanced life is possible, but you have to be flexible and quick to adapt and accept that we can do everything, just not at once. You have to be able to stay centred and flow with life with a smile on your face… most of the time. This is what I’ve learnt to do over the years with Conor and juggling business. It’s not always easy, but it’s far more peaceful than resisting the inevitable.

So am I balanced right now? I guess that depends on your personal definition of balance. I feel I am, I feel it in my body although there are some slight frustrations during the day, but I work around that and adjust.

Next week Conor is with his Dad, so that allows me to plan and create my ideal week… what shall I do!?! How will I refuel my soul? How will I check in with myself and what might I realign?

Then we’re back into the routine of school term where my balance can be created within a schedule.

Just like everything, balance is impermanent and your life is so much easier when you accept that nothing stays the same. When you learn to be the calm centre and trust the flow of the universe, you’ll find a gentle balance within you.