I have never resonated with the word ‘balance.’ It sounds too mediocre, too ‘little bit of everything done not that great.’ 

Life is under no obligation to give us what we want. 

When I wash clothes, I leave the light on in the laundry room so I can’t forget about a wet load of washing in the machine. 

When I was younger, I would quote my mentors and apply their wisdom verbatim. 

Instead of, what do I need to do today?