I enjoy noticing the icons chosen by posters in this almost place. The sketch of a dove with olive branch chosen by waterfall has led to some thoughts.
A friend of mine, at Saint Thomas University, in Fredericton, NB, shared with me a concept she called "Two Winged Flying". She is a Sociologist who researches the process of aging. She used this phrase in a conversation about gender balance. Her insight pointed to the problem of male dominance grounded in diverse religious and social understandings, which she characterized as one winged flying.
Maintaining balance in your work, health and life is about respecting your personal capacity. Boundaries help you define how much you can take on as you actively try to build a physically and emotionally harmonious life.
This image reflects the simple Christian mysticism found in the writings of Paul, as I see it:
(Thanks to the amazing artist, Howard Tangye, for the figure drawing above that I have imposed words and pictures on.)
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