With, not against my nature

In order to control myself, I must first accept myself, by going with and not against my nature.

—Bruce Lee

2022 Work Schedule Commandments

Dinophilosophy

Stress As Defined By Naval Ravikant

Stress is an inability to decide what’s important…

You want two incompatible things at once. In physical terms, stress happens when something wants to be in two places at one time. If I apply pressure to both ends of an iron beam, I create stress on the beam because one part wants to be north and the other part wants to be south.

Here’s a phrase I like: “Peace is happiness at rest; happiness is peace in motion.” Someone who’s peaceful at rest will end up happy when they do an activity. While a happy person sitting idle will be peaceful.

– Naval Ravikant

A good enemy is your strongest ally

A good ally sees your destination, a good enemy gets you there. Your ally walks beside you while your enemy fans the fire so you can’t go back.

Integrating our projects into our daily habits

For years I’ve been trying to figure out how to fit in all the things I want to do into one lifetime. I have so many passions that make my soul sing, and so many dreams that bring me truth, clarity and meaning. But how to pack it all in one lifetime and still feel free, alive, and complete everyday? That was the question that started The Equilibrium Journal. I kept thinking—if only everyone could build their lives the way they envision it, on their own terms…if there was a way we could wake up everyday inspired to keep growing our lives.

This week, I started a new routine. 

This week has been a fulfilling one, mainly because I realized something. I realized that my days feel most complete when they reflect all the things that I value. I’m incredibly privileged in this regard, because I’m in a place right now where the projects I work on are a direct reflection of my values and the world I wish to live in. Each project targets a specific change I wish to see in the world. 

Now working on every project everyday would be close to impossible, and frankly, I would burn out fairly quickly. So rather than spreading myself thin, I built a daily checklist that aligns with what these projects stand for.

I know so many people who are filled with passion, purpose, and drive, so many people trying to answer the same question of how they can pack all their dreams into one day. Is this you too?

If it is, please don’t settle. The life that you dream of—all it takes is a little work to make it happen.

Sending Equilibrium your way,

Hillary

Read more about the article The Triple Alignment Model

The Triple Alignment Model

The Triple Alignment Model

Triple Alignment is a state of perfect alignment where all actions, decisions, and environments are directly driving the ultimate vision

Read more about the article The Relationship Triangle

The Relationship Triangle

The Relationship Triangle

Ever wonder why sometimes love isn’t enough? The foundation of a healthy, lasting relationship requires a balance of these 3 corners of compatibility. A lack of compatibility in any one of these areas can lead to 

Partnership: Compatibility in life mission, vision, and lifestyle

Romance: Emotional, physical, and sexual compatibility

Friendship: Compatibility in values, and communication style