Achieving Balance

Everyone has their trials. Some have trials in heartbreaks and others in physical disabilities. Ours seem to exist in apartment problems, homework and sleep! Some days it feels like these three things dictate our life's. The equation for balance that I like to consider consists of three questions.

1. How much time do you spend devoted to religious activity?
2. How much time is spent with your spouse?
3. Are you happy with the activities you preform in your day to day existance?

After careful consideration of these questions, it is then appropriate to find ways to to alleviate stress by taking steps to balance out your life. Sometimes this includes watching less television, waiting for a spouse to eat dinner, and maybe even smiling at a stranger or passerby!

I promise that the more you do in the service of your Lord, or whatever thing/person you feel most important in your life, you will become happier and more excited to wake up every morning! An effective way that I have found to balance my life is to attend the temple at least two times a week. By doing this, I have been putting the Lord first and honoring my own personal goals and promises. Everything seems to fall into place and the arguements of a newly-married couple become less and less and the honor, love, and respect for each other gros more and more each day!

Is it time for you to consider finding balance in your life?