What does balance mean to you?

Boom Shikha
Jul 21, 2017 · 2 min read
Photo by Jakob Owens on Unsplash

Balance means being able to journal in the middle of the day about something that’s bothering me,

Balance means a male nurse remembering my face and my treatment from 4 months ago, just because

Balance means being able to tell a cute boy that he’s cute and him not expecting anything in return,

Balance means being able to unclench my teeth long enough to get through the day, the night’s a different story,

Balance means having 3 meals a day at the right time and not feeling guilty for walking away from work to go pee,

Balance means being able to say to a partner, I need you today cos I feel lonely, sad and hurt, and them getting you ice-cream and cuddles,

Balance means being able to give up meat if you want without being judged, but also being able to eat meat without being judged,

Balance means sleeping 8 hours a night or 9 or 10, whatever your body needs, without apologizing,

Balance means sending a message to your mother and not being made to feel guilty for being away,

Balance means waking up at 5am just because you feel like it and watching the city come alive, because you can,

Balance means waking up in the middle of the night, and going for an impromptu walk to see the sleeping city,

Balance means being able to hug a friend, and squeeze them tighter when they want to let you go, cos you need it,

Balance means being able to say no to an abusive relationship, friend or partner, because enough is just enough,

Balance means being able to figure out how much money you need to live well, and then being satisfied with that,

Balance means knowing what your body needs to thrive, not just survive, and then doing that shit daily,

Balance means doing whatever makes your heart sing, be it, yoga, muay thai, pilates, boxing, zumba, ballet, or whatever,

Balance means standing on your tiptoes waiting for your mother to bring you her speciality dish, and dessert,

Balance means being able to see everyone else’s viewpoints and knowing that they aren’t your enemy just because they think differently,

Balance means being able to let go, unclench, loosen up, unfurrow your brow, come back to your breath.

Balance means so many things.


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