Recently, at a yoga class, we explored the meaning of balance and compared it to the meaning of harmony. Some people in the class resonated with one of the themes, while others expressed a belief that both can exist together.
I tend to believe balance is needed for harmony. This came to mind as we moved into balancing poses in class. Looking around the room of various tree poses, we were all in harmony. But, once some of us started to lose our balance, that harmony disappeared. In some ways, I think I was personally able to achieve more stability (balance) when I was calm and at peace (harmony).
This hasn't prompted any firm decision on my part. I don't know if one is more necessary than the other, but I continue to tend toward the idea that they are interdependent. They enhance one another and maybe we can all strive to achieve both.
Do you think there is a difference? Can you have one without the other? How do you create balance and harmony? - Dr. B.
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