In pursuit of balance

Balance is another name for harmony. Who doesn’t wish to live in harmony? This, I believe, is a vital question for individuals all across the world. Yes, we start our story with some challenging words.

In recent weeks, my practice has been very busy. I adore helping people, and making their lives better motivates me to live my life to the utmost. Because of the busy periods, I wasn’t able to grab my camera and get out on the road with my bike to discover as much as I would have liked. One of the final little rides I took taught me a lot and brought me to an oak where I had previously taken several photos.

For me, it is a highly inspiring oak that provides me with surprising new ideas every time I visit it. Every season on Mother Earth has its unique beauty and splendor. I took this photo as I was walking near the oak.

In the light, the oak demonstrates its strength. Some Dutch people passed by and inquired about the age of the tree. The oak has been around for 150 years, and ten years ago, some people from nature maintenance took care of some sickness and assisted the oak in regaining its health.

Standing next to the oak always gives me a sense of calmness and serenity. Having magnificent views of the scenery and the sun on the face makes you feel like you’re in the small hills of Italian Toscany.

But it’s not just the oak that adds to the charm. The first daisy blossoms were blooming next to the tree. Some photos indicate that spring is just around the corner.

Laying down in the grass to photograph the flowers in the first warm sunshades of March makes you hope for the arrival of summer temperatures.

After a while, the two Dutch people passed me again and said, “It appears like you can’t get enough of this place?” Yes, it appeared like such, but they never noticed the sun shining so brightly over the tree. They didn’t notice the daisies blooming in the grass fields. They didn’t see the oak’s power as it stood in Mother Earth.

Sometimes we only need to look twice or even more to see the beauty that is right in front of us. It is surrendering to the moment and connecting with the beauty that is right in front of us! We can find the tranquility we seek in our hurried lives if we let go of all stress and take all the calmness and strength of nature into our souls.

When we are looking for peace or need help, it is right there, but you must allow yourself to reach out to it!  All of the blooms are starting to surface and reaching out to the sun to allow them to grow and gain strength.

I hope that many individuals will be able to open up in the springtime, connect to all that is there in front of them, and grow into the person they truly want to be!

Nothing is more wonderful than being satisfied with yourself!

Let us grow together and create a good balance in our lives.