Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Finding Balance

Roulette, red wine, pilates, meditation, friends, swimming, a day at the beach...these are the other end of the spectrum of my life.  They are the Russia to my North American reality; the sky to my underground whereabouts.  I yearn for them but can never quite reach them.

This is why I need to find a balance.  Of course, self-indulgence is not the goal, but a little escaping reality is always good for the soul.  I say to all parents, whether your child is autistic or not:  find a balance, or your see-saw of a life will eventually crash you into the ground and spiral you into the unknown air, and no one wants to lose that kind of control.  Parenting an autistic child will make you feel the ride more than ever, true; but no one can take away your right and ability to find your personal sense of balance on a daily basis - whatever that may be for you.  Find it, love it and live it -- it is all we have left of ourselves to give to ourselves, so for the sake of you and your child, please do not hesitate to do this.  Balance is what it's all about.

As always, peace, love and happiness to you all!

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