I don't believe in balanced lifestyles; they are too perfect. Something has to be wrong if someone claims to have the perfect life. I do not believe in perfection. And a balanced lifestyle is too easy to maintain––there are no challenges. It would be good for awhile but then I would get bored.
I think people strive too much for a balanced lifestyle. I like my life of worrying about getting good grades, horses and not having a big social life. I can't have a gigantic social life, get good grades in school and devote time to horseback riding in a balanced way. I would go crazy, or mess something up. Then I would stress more and I'm already pretty stressed. I'm not about to try to change my lifestyle to make it more balanced.
My life works. I am not depressed or suicidal. I'm active in sports and I go outside a lot. I also do well in school and have a good, small social life. So why change that to make it more balanced? If I were seriously depressed or something, then I would change it.
So my idea of a balanced lifestyle? Unbalanced.
Hi. Your mom pointed me to your blog. You're a good writer. Most people are scared to have opinions. I like that you are brave and smart.
ReplyDeleteI like this line:
My life works, I am not depressed or suicidal, I'm active in sports and I go outside a lot.
It's profound, really. It's so simple, but I think it's true. Not just for you, but for most people. It's just that we complicate things. We always want more. But most of us would actually be happy with a life that works like that.
Thanks for the reminder.
Penelope