Embrace the Balance of Nature
Embrace the Balance of Nature
Tau Absolem Lee
Good day! I want to remind you today of a powerful truth: Life is not about fairness—it’s about balance. Just like the natural world around us, everything in your life follows a natural rhythm, a perfect balance that keeps everything in motion. When you look at nature, you’ll see it doesn’t worry about fairness. The lion doesn’t ask if it’s fair when it catches its prey, and the tree doesn’t complain when it sheds its leaves for winter. Nature understands balance—and you can, too.
You see, fairness is a human concept. We get so caught up in looking at what others have or what we think we deserve, but nature doesn’t work that way. The universe operates on balance, not fairness. Just as the seasons come and go, bringing rain, sunshine, cold, and warmth in their own time, your life is in a constant state of balance. Everything you need, every resource, every opportunity—it’s already coming to you at the right time.
Look to the Forest for Balance
Take a moment to think about a forest. In the forest, everything is perfectly balanced. The trees grow, providing shelter and food for the animals. The leaves fall, decompose, and nourish the soil, which feeds the trees. It’s a cycle of giving and receiving, a perfect exchange that keeps the whole system in balance. Nowhere in the forest will you hear a tree complaining that another tree has more sunlight, or an animal feeling resentful that it doesn’t get as much food as another. The forest thrives because everything is in harmony with the natural balance.
That’s how your life is meant to work. When you stop focusing on what’s “fair” and start trusting in the balance that’s already at work in your life, you’ll find that everything you need is provided, often in ways you didn’t expect. The seasons of your life, like the seasons in nature, are part of a bigger picture—a balance that ensures growth, harvest, rest, and renewal.
The Ocean’s Rhythm of Balance
Let’s talk about the ocean. The waves come in, and the waves go out. The tides rise and fall, not because the ocean demands fairness, but because that’s the natural balance of things. The ocean doesn’t ask whether it’s fair that it has to pull back after every wave; it simply follows its rhythm, knowing that the ebb and flow are both necessary for its health and vitality.
In the same way, your life will have times of ebb and flow. There will be moments when you feel like everything is rushing toward you—success, love, opportunities. And then there will be moments when it feels like things are pulling away. But just like the ocean, these rhythms are a necessary balance for your growth. The moments of ebb are just as important as the flow because they create the space for you to reflect, rebuild, and prepare for what’s coming next.
So, the next time you feel like things aren’t going your way, remember the ocean. Trust that the balance is at work, even when you can’t see it. Just like the waves, everything you need will return in its own time. It’s not about fairness; it’s about being in harmony with the natural flow.
The Seasons Teach Us Balance
Look at the seasons. Spring brings new growth, summer brings abundance, fall allows us to harvest what we’ve planted, and winter gives us time to rest and prepare for the next cycle. None of the seasons argue about what’s fair. Winter doesn’t complain that summer gets all the sunshine, and spring doesn’t resent fall for reaping the harvest. Each season plays its part in maintaining the balance of life.
In your own life, you may be in a season of planting—working hard, preparing the soil for what’s to come. Or maybe you’re in a season of harvest, reaping the benefits of your efforts. Perhaps you’re in a season of rest, where things feel slow, but this rest is preparing you for the next big cycle. No matter what season you’re in, remember that it’s part of the balance. You’re not meant to harvest all year long. Just like the earth, you need balance to grow and thrive.
The Balance of the Hive
Have you ever watched a beehive? Every bee in the hive has its role. The worker bees gather nectar, the queen lays eggs, and together they create a thriving colony. The bees don’t argue about what’s fair—they just do their part, trusting in the balance of the hive. They understand that when each bee contributes, the whole hive thrives.
You may feel like you’re working hard, and others seem to have it easier. But just like the bees, your role is part of a greater balance. When you focus on doing your part, on what you can contribute, instead of comparing yourself to others, you allow the balance of your life to unfold naturally. Comparison is the thief of joy, but trusting the balance brings fulfillment and purpose.
The Sun and the Moon: Perfect Balance
The sun rises every day, bringing light and warmth. The moon follows, giving us the cool, reflective energy of the night. They don’t compete for dominance. They don’t fight over who gets more time in the sky. The sun and the moon each play their role, maintaining the perfect balance of day and night that sustains life on earth.
In your life, you’ll have moments of shining brightly like the sun, and moments of quiet reflection like the moon. Both are necessary. If you try to shine all the time without taking time to rest, you’ll burn out. If you spend all your time reflecting without ever stepping into the light, you’ll never grow. The key is balance—knowing when to step forward and when to step back, when to act and when to rest.
Trust the Balance at Work in Your Life
Just like in nature, there’s a balance at work in your life. It’s not about fairness, it’s about alignment with the natural rhythms that surround us. When you stop trying to measure your life by what’s fair, and start embracing the balance, you’ll find peace, purpose, and abundance.
The mountains don’t grow overnight; they’re shaped over thousands of years by the forces of nature. The river doesn’t rush to its destination—it follows its path, winding and flowing, knowing that every twist and turn is part of its journey.
So today, let go of the idea of fairness. Stop comparing your journey to someone else’s. Trust that your life, just like the ocean, the forest, the seasons, is in perfect balance. You are exactly where you’re meant to be, and everything you need is already on its way. It may not come when you expect it, but it will come at the perfect time, in the perfect way, because that’s how balance works.
Remember: Life is not fair, but it is balanced. And when you trust the balance, you’ll see that everything—every challenge, every success, every moment of waiting—is part of the natural rhythm that’s guiding you to where you’re meant to be.
