From a Balance Beam

I love this picture (taken from Tumblr)

To enjoy life is that you need to have balance everything that it has to offer you - from religion/spirituality,family, friends, academics, org work, love, career and so forth. It's all about maintaining that equilibrium. Call it time management or setting the priorities straight, it's a trait I strive to acquire soon.

I wonder how some people do it, it seems like they have it all. Excellent grades in school whilst maintaining a social life and being active org works,  with a good support system of friends, family and boy/girlfriend. Let's face it we're not all like Wonder Woman or Chris Tiu (sorry, I really don't know anyone else who can have the never-ending list of achievements like him). 

I believe that just as long as we know what we want and enjoy in life, that's when the seed for greatness is thrown in the ground. You just have to add motivation and determination, with a pinch of luck to let it grow.

Here's something I found from Tumblr, with a few lines of my added thoughts :)

The Nine Aspects of Life 

By William Arthur Ward

The adventure of life is to learn.

Expose yourself and savor everything to what the world and its imperfections will throw at you.
The purpose of life is to grow.

Growing up doesn't mean to only graduate, get a good job, raise a family, etc but rather to grow as a person that you strive to be.
The nature of life is to change.

Don't expect to stay behind the lines all times. Sometimes, you must go beyond your routine to experience something substantial. 

The challenge of life is to overcome.

When you fall, get ready to wipe your sore knees and tears. It's only a matter of time before you get up and going. Like I always say this to my close friends, 'One day, you'll look back at this and laugh'.

 The essence of life is to care.

I don't believe that a person will truly enjoy life without support from loved ones. Whether it comes in the form of family, friends or a significant other, the feeling of loving someone is an absolute necessity in life (whether you admit it or not).
The opportunity of life is to serve.

It's also equally important to help the less unfortunate. The next time you want to complain that you don't have the latest gadget or designer top, remember there are people out there who don't have the simple luxuries that you often forget to appreciate.
The secret of life is to dare.

Dare yourself to go out of bounds. It's not about playing it safe all the time.
The spice of life is to befriend.

True friends are golden. They are the ones who you go to for a dose of laughter, tears, and understanding.
The beauty of life is to give. 

From what I learned in my Philosophy 101 class, treat expression as an art/culture instead of labor.