Temptations

Temptations come in so many different forms.  They are constantly evolving and ever-present.  Giving into a few sweet indulgences refreshes our souls.  Rising out of a dark temptation plunge gives us clarity.  This roller coaster is absolutely necessary to living a balanced life.  But here's the catch: You must recognize when the temptations are testing our boundaries; when the temptations are evil seedlings of self-sabotage; when the temptations are close to derailing all that we work so hard to balance.  Recognizing the power of our temptations while allowing them to have a little influx on our lives, is an extremely powerful tool in living a balanced life.  It's also an incredibly powerful feeling to know when you have controlled your temptations with the perfect balance of giving in and buckling down.

I've been quiet over the last week as I gave into my temptation to play hard before I start work again.  Already I have been firmly reminded of how amazing it feels to let yourself go, while at the same time, producing an overwhelming amount of anxiety for letting other areas of life become unraveled.  Don't get me wrong - Indulging your wildest desires, despite other areas in life that may suffer temporarily for them, is something I absolutely recommend!  Because after your little heart's thirst is quenched, you ground yourself again.  In order to be balanced, we have to become unbalanced.  Without a little chaos or temptation, we wouldn't know what being unbalanced feels like...and we wouldn't be thankful for it.

Above all else - never blame or shame yourself, or anyone else for that matter, for giving into a few temptations!  Be thankful that we have such sweet appeasements lying in wait for us to snatch them up on a whim.  Allow yourself to give in, allow others to do the same.  But keep that grounded kernel embedded, remaining focused on coming back to your whole again.  Remember that these tempting fulfillments are part of the master plan, but never allow them to BECOME the plan.  

Indulge yourself.  Give thanks.  Stay focused.  Find balance.  Forgive and let live!!

XOXO