We had an interesting discussion in one of my Abundance Power groups about the Law of Rhythm, and how you must live in harmony with this law if you want to live abundantly.  Lately I've been noticing my own rhythms as a business owner.  When I take an afternoon off and do something fun or even "do nothing," I'm always rewarded in the days that follow with incredible spurts of creativity and productivity.  I'm better able to serve my mission when I pay attention to and honor my own rhythms!

I ran across an excerpt this week from a book called "the Music of Life."  It mentioned that the whole western way of life contains far too much activity for people to truly be in balance.  I've also seen the statistics showing that although our country is one of the most prosperous in the world, we have extremely high incidences of depression and suicide.

How possible is it that the concepts of rhythm and balance are critical when it comes to creating and living the lives we really want? 

And most importantly to you, how balanced does your life feel right now?  Are you consciously living your priorities in every area of your life?  How satisfied are you with your family life right now?  Your social life?  Your spiritual life?  Your health?

In order for you to have the energy to live your priorities, you've got to be taking good care of you.  When you're tired, you must rest.  When your body is hungry you must feed it.  When your spirit is hungry, you must nourish it.  And when you've lost your creativity and productivity, you must stop, rest, and recharge.  How closely are you paying attention to the rhythm of your own personal needs?  How might your life be different if you continue to find ways to honor your own rhythms?

I guarantee that if you start meeting your needs for rhythm and balance, you'll move closer to living your ideal life!

Your Two-Week Action Plan

1. Pay attention to your own rhythms for a week.  How well are you honoring the needs of your mind, your body, and your spirit?
2. Identify one specific need you could do a better job of meeting.
3. Try one or two ways of meeting that need during week #2.
4. Notice what changes for you as a result.