Half Empty, Half Full, Balanced

I don't know the photographer, nor do I know the sharer of the image attached - if you do, please help me accredit them and send the accolades due him or her.  Elegant and profound the message it conveys to this observer.  I see water...life...hope.

Does the glass portray plenty or want?  Neither - this stemmed glass is filled with liquid and vapor at once - 100%.  It neither wants for filling nor is over-filled.

Balance is elusive in our excess-driven society, but it is attainable.  Balance has its costs; but its benefits far outweigh the discomfort or dismay of ourselves or others.  Balance is peace, contentment, allowance, and acceptance of what exists while attaining what has yet to exist.

I see water, or maybe herbal tea?  Whatever was being photographed, I'm working to increase my proportion of water to all other liquids.  Eight glasses, yes, I've heard the legalists say this is the optimum; but incremental increase still represents improvement.  Confession:  I'm either "on" my water-swigging-game or off - at least that was my former way of being...

Now, it's about balance and grace.  Am I drinking more water than I might if I had not set the intention to do so?  Yep.  Does this displace a bit of the liquid calories I might otherwise consume?  Yep.  Does that mark an improvement in my hydration game?  Yep.

Jotting with Johnna
Where do you need to implement incremental improvement?  More water - would this help?  Less sugar - could this be your way of resetting the balance?  Saying "no" or saying "yes" in more appropriate situations or for reasons more aligned with your calling/purpose?

Remember:  Your life is a matter of choices; and you are so very worthy of the costs you pay to produce the benefits of balance in all areas of your life.  You are worthy of a life well watered.

Stay tuned.  Stay focused.  Stay well.

Johnna