The Modern Middle. . .
In today’s world, we are encouraged to live at the extremes. We are told to hustle endlessly or retreat completely, to speak loudly or stay silent, to give everything or keep everything. The result? Exhaustion, confusion, and a constant feeling of imbalance.
The Buddha offered something timeless and powerful: the Middle Way. This path avoids both self-denial and overindulgence. It asks us to live in balance—not to live half-heartedly, but to live with clarity and alignment.
Modern balance doesn’t mean doing everything “just right” all the time. It means being deeply honest with ourselves. Are we working from passion or from fear? Are we resting out of laziness or a deep need for renewal? Are we speaking our truth or avoiding discomfort?
The Middle Way is about recognizing when we’ve veered too far in any direction and gently correcting course. Like walking a tightrope, it’s a continuous act of awareness and adjustment.
Balance in the modern world might mean saying “no” even when it’s hard. It might mean resting when the world says “keep going.” It might mean putting down the phone and picking up a moment of stillness.
Remember: balance is not something we find once. It is something we practice every day. It is not about achieving calm—it’s about returning to it, again and again.
Today, ask yourself gently: Where in my life do I need balance? And take one step toward it.
Peace and Love, Jim
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