Quotes about Balance

There were times when I could not afford to sacrifice the bloom of the present moment to any work, whether of the head or hand.

know that things unfold according to their own nature. We can remember to let our lives unfold in the same way. We don't have to let our anxieties and our desire for certain results dominate the quality of the moment, even when things are painful. When we have to push, we push. When we have to pull, we pull. But we know when not to push too, and when not to pull.

Maybe we are overdeveloped outwardly and underdeveloped inwardly. Perhaps it is we who, for all our wealth, are living in poverty.

Citing both the Buddha and Aristotle, Sachs makes the case for a "middle path," a path of moderation and balance between work and non-work (what he calls, quaintly in this day and age, "leisure"), savings and consumption, self-interest and compassion, individualism and citizenship.

Perhaps most of all, you need to give to yourself first for a while. Then you might try giving others a tiny bit more than you think you can, consciously noting and letting go of any ideas of getting anything in return.

The homemaker has the ultimate career. All other careers exist for one purpose only - and that is to support the ultimate career.

You are the most important part of the family. Take care of yourself first. Then you'll be able to take care of everyone else even better.

Never put business before family.

I have often wondered whether a person is justified in neglecting his own family to fight for opportunities for others.

I know from growing up in the spotlight, as it were, that the most important thing is your family.

If you are too busy in your church activities to take care of your family, then perhaps we had better find something else for you to do.

Fathers need to be tough and tender...you be tough for your family, be tender with your family. You protect them, and you be a safe place.