Why not strive for balance in life? Why not just get really good at juggling lots of events and roles? Practice enough so that one can always keep the plates spinning?
Well - those are all worthy questions.
Let me try and explain.
The idea of purposeful imbalance came to me first from a mentor and teacher who's book and articles on this very subject I never took the time to read. I have always learned more through observing and conversation anyway. "offbalance simplicity" hopes to point to a life lived to the full - to oppose the idea that if all areas and relationships in life are kept neatly in check and "balanced," life is not as vibrant or exciting as it could be. I hope, over the coming months and posts to help flesh this out - for my own benefit and health, as well as the reader (I hope). But, until next time, let's ponder the question...
How might us striving for a sense of "balance" limit God's work in our lives or relationships?
(any specific places we know/feel?)
I like the thought of us being in "balance" limiting God's ability to use us. It kind of reminds me of the term comfort zone. If we are in our comfort zone or life is perfectly balanced then it can become difficult to want to grow or take a leap of faith. Personally I like the idea of not being in balance, cause it keeps me on my toes and I think God can use that to push me in the direction he wants me to go.
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