"It was such a relief when my spiritual mentor told me, 'A balanced life is a myth.'
"Maybe you know this myth well. It tells us that life can be neatly divided into compartments, and that we can give the right amount of energy, attention, and productivity to each one. Nothing falls behind. Nothing becomes chaotic. Nothing is strained. Nothing spills over. Nothing costs too much.
"If one is looking for balance, do not read the Gospel."
In a recent commentary, Father Joe Newman, OSFS, reflected on the importance of faithfully loving and living God-s will in this moment/
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De Sales Weekly: Provincial Reflection: Balanced? (a4 MAY 26)
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