Balance
Fearless Soul Lyrics

Balance
Maintaining a balance is important in life

That’s what we all need
Everyone needs balance in their life

What most seek, and some argue against
Balance is something that most people want, but some people argue that it is not necessary

Not just work life balance, I mean being and doing balance
Balance is not just about work-life balance, it is about balancing your being and doing

Balance between making it happen and letting it happen
Balance is about finding the right balance between taking action and being patient

Some argue you must work hard and take action to achieve anything in life, and they are right in a way
Hard work and taking action are important to achieve success

Action is needed and hard work does have its place, if you wish to succeed in accomplishing things in this world
Working hard is required to achieve success in life

However the sacrifice should never be your life
You should not sacrifice your life for work or success

Your life quality
Your quality of life is important

Your presence
Being present in the moment is important

Your happiness
Your happiness is important

Overworking leads to anxieties and stress, which usually lead to poor decision making
Overworking can lead to stress and anxiety, which can affect your decision-making abilities

Quality work is achieved when you are present
Quality work is done when you are fully present in the moment

When you love what you do
If you love what you do, working hard comes easily

You can still work hard
You can still work hard, even if you love what you do

But your hard work should come from a state of wanting to do the work
Your hard work should come from a place of passion and wanting to do the work

Not from having to do it because you have so much on your plate
You should not work hard just because you have to, but because you want to

Each action you perform should be conscious and present
You should be fully present and mindful in every action you take

If you have too much on your plate
If you have too much to do, you may not be able to give your full attention to any one task

You are always thinking about another task while performing the current one
If you have too much to do, you may be distracted and not fully focused on the task at hand

Nothing is gonna be done to the best of your ability
If you are not fully focused, you will not be able to do your best work

It is far better to complete one job fully
It is better to complete one task fully, rather than trying to do everything at once

Complete and perfectly than one hundred unfinished and incomplete
It is better to complete one task perfectly, than to do many tasks poorly

In every moment we should ask ourselves what is really important?
It is important to regularly ask yourself what is truly important in your life

What is really important today?
You should ask yourself what is important on a daily basis

Is it necessary I rush out of the house to get to work?
You should question whether it is necessary to rush through your morning routine to get to work

Must I be in the office in my head, while my kids are talking to me unconsciously ignoring them completely?
You should be fully present with your family and not distracted by work

What if I lost my loved ones today
Imagine losing your loved ones to gain a new perspective

Can I honestly say I was committed and present to those that really mattered to me?
Ask yourself whether you were truly present with the people who matter most in your life

One of the most powerful principles in maintaining life perspective is to start the day picturing yourself at your own funeral
Starting the day by imagining your own funeral can help you prioritize what is truly important in your life

Ask yourself, if I died today
Ask yourself how you would feel if you died today

Did I live what truly mattered every day?
Question whether you are living your life according to what truly matters to you

Did I live how I wanted to live?
Question whether you are living your life according to your own values and desires

Or was I, like most, just obsessed with getting things done
Question whether you are living your life according to your own values and desires, or just trying to get things done

Can I do better, starting right now?
Ask yourself whether you can do better and start making changes now

Picturing yourself at your funeral is powerful because it helps you to understand that material things, and chasing the big dollars isn't really that important
Imagining your own funeral can help you realize that material things and money are not the most important things in life

You can't take money with you
Money cannot be taken with you after you die

You can't take fancy cars with you
Material possessions cannot be taken with you after you die

And your loved ones will never care about what you did in the office
Your loved ones will not care about your career achievements, they will care about who you were as a person

They will only care about who you were and how you made them feel
Your loved ones will care about the type of person you were and how you made them feel

This doesn't mean you go out and quit your job and live in a cave with your family
This does not mean you should give up your career and live a simple life with your family

You can still thrive in business and you can still make huge sums of money
You can have financial success while still prioritizing what is truly important in your life

The point here is to always be mindful of what is the most important in your life
The point is to always be aware of what is truly important in your life

There will always be things that need to get done and always things that remain undone
There will always be more things to do, but you should focus on what is truly important

They are not more important than your happiness now
Material things and tasks are not more important than your happiness and well-being right now

They are not more important than this moment
Material things and tasks are not more important than being present in the moment

They are not more important than those you love
Material things and tasks are not more important than the people you love

Just ask anyone that has lost a loved one suddenly
Losing a loved one can help you realize the importance of focusing on what is truly important in life

Don't wait till it's too late to start living
Don't wait until it is too late to start living according to what is truly important to you

Don't wait till it's too late to understand what's really important in your life
Don't wait until it is too late to understand what is truly important in your life

Don't wait until it's too late to be happy
Don't wait until it is too late to prioritize your happiness

Be lighthearted
You should try to be lighthearted and enjoy life

Be joyful
You should try to find joy in life

Don't take life too seriously
You should not take life too seriously and try to find enjoyment in it

It is meant to be enjoyed, no matter what you are doing
Life is meant to be enjoyed, no matter what you are doing

For many life has become a competition of being better or having more than the neighbours
For many people, life has become a competition of keeping up with their neighbors and being perceived as better

Keeping up with the Joneses is how the majority of the western world lives
Keeping up with the Joneses is a common mentality in Western culture

If we have less, materially speaking, we feel like less of a human
If we have less material possessions, we may feel like we are worth less as a person

If we have more, our egos explode
If we have more material possessions, our egos can become inflated

This is not what life is about people
This is not what life is truly about

If you are chasing things you will never be happy, and always be chasing
If you are constantly chasing material possessions, you will never be truly happy

Then you will die, and no one will care, because your soul died long ago
If you spend your life chasing material possessions, you may lose sight of what is truly important and regret it later in life

There is nothing wrong with money, or being extremely wealthy
There is nothing wrong with having money or being wealthy

Money is great when placed in the right hands
Money can be a powerful tool when used for good

There are so many great people on earth, who do great things with their wealth
There are many people who use their wealth to make a positive impact on the world

We are talking here about those who are obsessed with money
We are referring to people who are overly focused on money and material possessions

Obsessed with material things and being better than their friends, and their neighbors
We are referring to people who are obsessed with having more material possessions than their peers

We are talking about those who measure ones success by ones possessions
We are referring to people who measure success in life by material possessions

If you think money is the most important thing on earth, try counting your money while holding your breath
Money is not the most important thing in life and cannot bring true happiness

Money is not the answer
Money cannot bring happiness or fulfillment in life

Living fully now is the answer
Living fully in the present moment is the key to happiness and fulfillment

Love is the answer
Love is the most important thing in life

Kindness is the answer
Being kind to others is important in life

Compassion is the answer
Being compassionate towards others is important in life

Happiness is the answer
Happiness is the ultimate goal in life