What does it mean to live a good life? In this post, I explain why happiness—although certainly an important part of being human—is nevertheless just a single instrument in the symphony of life.
Be Stable Yet Flexible
A Checklist for Well-being
In a previous post, I tried to make the case that well-being is the process of consistently meeting our diverse and conflicting needs in balanced and adaptive ways. In this post, I’ll show you how to apply this information to create a rich and fulfilling life. I’ll share with you some of the ways in which I personally meet each need in my own life and offer some questions to help you assess whether or not you are honoring each need in yours…
Personal Development Principle #3: Maintain Balance
This category is a bit harder to describe than the previous two, partly because it’s so ubiquitous (how do you explain water to a fish?) In a nutshell, it has to do with balancing opposing forces in order to establish harmony. It is characterized by equilibrium but also by paradox. In many ways, it is axiomatic because it describes how the world is ordered and the natural rhythm of life. It’s the philosophy behind the Yin Yang symbol. Here are a few concrete examples…