Inspiration

Balance. Gotta Have It.

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As busy people, we’ve all read tomes about balance.  It’s kinda like water:  We know we can’t live without it; yet, we just don’t always get in those 8 glasses a day. 
Anastasiya Goers says it’s easy to know if you lead a balanced life because if you do then:
  • You enjoy every moment and every second,
  • You can cope with any difficulties,
  • You can be happy without any reason to be happy,
  • You can be yourself and love the person you are.
More of her thoughts here:  http://bit.ly/97ufYr
Balance.  Get you some!

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