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There is a line going around that says “Balance is Boring”. It partly inspired me to leap into a new life, and chase after dreams with courage and determination.
But now, years after first hearing it, I don’t agree anymore.
Balance is blissful. Balance is what a healthy life is all about.
I look at life, and our choices, as an ever evolving, changing and adapting balance of all the things we need and love. For me, that is what fits.
Sometimes that means choosing organic over non-organic. Sometimes it means purchasing a pre-made snack pack to feed my kids something healthy, despite the extra packaging. We all try and live our best, but in this day and age, living with a zero footprint is almost impossible.
For me, I need this balance in my life, and while I strive to live a life that leaves no trace, the reality is, I cannot.
My home needs heat, light and water. My chickens need chicken feed, prepared by machines. My kids, who next year are on the bus again, are currently being driven to the other end of the island to attend school.
We all make choices, and I think it just comes down to choosing as best we can.
As much as we complain about those poor beef cows, we all still enjoy a hearty steak. We sit back and take in the sites and sounds of nature. . . as we float by on our blow up inner tube.
Life is about balance, and it is about doing the best you can and making as many choices as possible to support the economy of your country and the environmental health of your country. I believe in making choices to live a life that is as healthy as possible, but (truthfully) still use a variety of products that make my life easier.
Canada has a variety of natural resources, and luckily this is a huge support to our economy. Job creation, and exporting, and crude oil production are a part of that system.
My car uses gas and living rural, I don’t have transit access to local shops and stores. My lawnmower runs on gas, as do many of my garden tools that I use to grow food for my family. We use a gas generator so we can work on areas of our property that have no access to power, and then create more opportunities for us to grow food, and farm for our community.
Life is about balance and by balancing our choices and reducing consumption without completely denying ourselves, we may be able to find the right blend for our families.
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This post was brought to you by the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers via sheblogs. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of CAPP.