Finding the Right Balance
We human beings develop our lives in three different stages: the first stage is physical, the second is intellectual and the third is emotional. Out of the three stages mentioned there is also another one that can be included in there which is the spiritual stage. None of these is better or nobler than the other one, as all of them are important and desirable. None of these can be completely developed if the other ones are not in complete expression of life. All of us are aware of the serious consequences living along can do to the physical body, forgetting about intellectual development and growth of the soul. It is not nobler to live alone for the soul along and put aside the mind or the body, as it is not recommended to live alone for intellect neglecting the development of the soul and body. It is necessary to get to the right and perfect balance of the three previously mentioned items in order to achieve adequate harmony in one’s life. Real life is the maximum expression of our committal through out bodies, souls and minds. It is impossible to be truly happy or satisfied, unless the body is living in harmony with all of its functions, as well as our intellect and our soul. In the physical plane, the use of material things can contribute to achieving plenitude of our bodies, development of our soul and revealing of our soul. This is why it is important to have possession of money to provide them. Living fully in the body means having good food, comfortable clothing, being warm, as well as other necessary recreation and resting. In order to drink, eat and be happy, when it is opportune, it does not mean to live merely for the gratification of the desires, but allow the full development of the normal expression of life always frame itself inside of the ethic of not hurting others.
