Inward and Outward
Some people are very inward people. They live very much within themselves. They don't get involved with other people. They have little interest in anything outside themselves except when it affects them.
Some people are very outward types. They are always with other people. They are always involved with things outside of themselves. They participate in many events. But they rarely, if ever look at themselves.
The balanced person is both. She can be involved with other people and matters outside of herself, even when they apparently don't directly affect her. She can be involved in business, in the environment, in religion, etc. But she can also be introspective. She can take the time to look at her inner self, to study things like why was she attracted to that person or event, why did she get angry at one person, why did she forgive one and not the other, etc.
By studying ourselves and our motivations, and particularly our faults, we can improve and become a better person socially and spiritually, so a balanced person is what we should all want to be.
Some people are very outward types. They are always with other people. They are always involved with things outside of themselves. They participate in many events. But they rarely, if ever look at themselves.
The balanced person is both. She can be involved with other people and matters outside of herself, even when they apparently don't directly affect her. She can be involved in business, in the environment, in religion, etc. But she can also be introspective. She can take the time to look at her inner self, to study things like why was she attracted to that person or event, why did she get angry at one person, why did she forgive one and not the other, etc.
By studying ourselves and our motivations, and particularly our faults, we can improve and become a better person socially and spiritually, so a balanced person is what we should all want to be.
Posted by Reverend Harold Boulette at 7/17/2010 4:16 AM 
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Tags: spirit self inner
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Tags: spirit self inner
Reading this post made me think of my life's journey. When I was very young I was very focused on friends and everything around me. I didn't reflect much on my inner self, I just reacted as life's events came and went. Then as a young adult became more introverted, hanging out with people less, staying home and taking care of my family. My concerns were more with myself and my son. He always came first but a mother and child is as one. My thoughts were on his growth and our life not so much with the outside world and other people or events. Now as a mature adult with an empty nest myself and my life are much more balanced. I care for myself, family friends, community, country, planet etc. I'm fine alone reflecting on my life, my actions, and my spiritual growth and connection.I'm also very involved outside of myself. That balance is much more fulfilling. It does seem to come as a natural progression in life as we ease away from our younger life distractions and as we face such things as the loss of friends and family members and face the thoughts of our own physical mortality.
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