Laura

Sugar & Spice: A Balanced View

For chaotic times, seek balance within. 

Go away chores, I’m meditating ✨

Libra, the Balance – sweet and spicy. 

⚖️ a little sugar, a little spice, everything nice!

Balance is the key to harmony. 

☯️ yin & yang in complete & total harmony

Seeking balance; because murder is wrong.

Better think twice before that assassination attempt on your boss, lady! *jokes, jokes, OK?* a little dark humor never hurt anyone…much.

Balance: Caffeine, Chaos, and Curse Words.

Because all that paperwork is enough to make anyone feel unbalanced 😆 I might need a little (a lot!) of extra caffeine

Oh my, oh my…Manic Monday! I’ve got a lot of things I’d like to say about balance!

This is my submission to Shweta’s Six Word Story Prompt (6WSP) “Balance.”

Hope you enjoyed my five (had three, but kept going) 😆 different six-word stories. Balance is something that always drives me nuts, but is constantly in my face (Right, Destiny?) 😭 and being a Libra – I can’t escape it.

How do you try to maintain balance in your daily life and routine? Seriously, would love to hear it! Taking suggestions and recommendations on all the things! 🙏

Second night of work – usually the hardest! 😩 Last night was pretty calm though, so fingers crossed 🤞 the trend continues. 😀

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  2. To achieve balance I try to only work on one thing for no more than an hour. This gives me the opportunity to do eight things in a day. Of course, it is not always possible but I fine if I get up and walk around after an hour I try and fit tasks into that time frame.

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    • Thank you. My medium always tells me that too. Focusing on breath. You know I never realized either after so many years how much I actually hold my breath when I’m doing certain tasks if I’m not more mindful.

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  8. Yes you are so right, I think Laura! Balance, perhaps takes a lot of thought-life work to pursue…I am not sure it (perfect balance) is ever attained fully; but even a little (like coffee) helps. Great and poignant response to the prompt. I love all your side-bar style comments (example: I might need a little (a lot!) of extra caffeine“) within your writing it is so fun to read.

    Namaste, Ohm….

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    • Haha! 😆 thank you Suzette 🙏 I’m so glad you saw my humor in things as well and offered your (very balanced, I must say!) points of view. I think it is hard to achieve true balance in life as well. It’s easier said than done for sure. 🙏 yes, more Namaste and Ohm and meditative energy needed lol 😊 appreciate your kind encouragement always!

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    • Thank you so much lovely Maggie ❤️
      And for your calm and peaceful thoughts 🙏 I’m hoping it will be calm as well 🤗 many hugs your way and yes, that balance is a tricky one and I kinda feel like if I haven’t figured it out yet that I may just have to “go with the flow” lol 😆

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    • Thank you so very much, sweet Sara ❤️ how’s your Monday (almost taco Tuesday!) treating you so far? I hope you are doing well. Balance is definitely a tricky one. Thank you also for the positive energy 🤞 hopefully it’ll remain calm 🤗 💕

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    • Thank you so much, fellow libra! ♎️ it’s hard to maintain that slippery slope of balance at times, isn’t it? Sweet and spicy helps as long as it doesn’t lean too much one way or another haha 😆

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  14. Fun and vibrant, as you do, lovely Libra. ♎ More striving than achieving, though some things help maintain balance, like setting myself up for success before the week begins (food prep/shopping with list/organizing calendar/laundry/etc.). Morning meditation helps tremendously, too. 🧘🏼‍♀️Thank you for the share and best in your (our) balance pursuit. 🙏🏻💕

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    • Thank you so much to my lovely fellow air sign, Gorgeous Gemini ♊️ haha 😉 thank you, Michele! 💕 Balance does take work but I’ve been trying to do more of the “routine things” (still not perfect at it!) like food prep etc so it’s not a harried (and hurried) mess all the time. Appreciate all your suggestions and I have to do a morning meditation with a sunrise soon. Inspiring you are! 😊 🙏

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      • A double G twin. Loving that! 😃😄 Thank you – so very sweet! 😊💕 The prep and routine things take balance too because who wants to spend all their time off doing things to get ready for work. 😩 Life! See you at sunrise. 🌅🧘🏻‍♀️🌟🧘🏼‍♀️🌄

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      • Thanks for seeing! I will keep scrolling and see more. 😃 Yes, I’ve been searching for the “easy” button but haven’t been able to find it! Will let you know if I do. 😌

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  16. As a fellow libra, it can’t be overstated how important balance and harmony is to our sense of wellbeing. And really only we have the power to regulate where our attention goes. I have sometimes been led to drastic measures to restore my equilibrium, because I refuse to be controlled by anything or anyone. This has resulted in my own reinvention, many times over–providing a life filled with variety, and you know Libras like change 🙂 Only we know…when we are saying yes to people and opportunities we should actually run away from. Trust your instinct and see where it leads you 🙂

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    • Hello fellow Libra! Your comment certainly does resonate highly ♎️ I’ve been known to do the flighty air sign thing as well to “escape” and “be free” of any constraints when things can get just a little too much. Leaning into my intuition certainly does help. And even just saying “no, I can’t” more often. A fantastic reminder in your comment 😊 thank you 🙏 ✨

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    • So true. If I have a million and one things to do, I try to figure out what absolutely needs to be done and tackle that first. The only problem is all the other crap never gets done and then it builds up 😅

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  21. Oh, balance. I forgot. I don’t think things are ever balanced, while at the same time they are completely balanced. We are always in a state of liminality between the two. This is why there is life. In order for the universe to be balanced, it must have something contained in it that is constantly knocking it off its “feet” (To use a metaphor) What calms me is the self realization that the entire universe is structured that way. Weird, I know. But that’s what I believe.

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    • Actually what you said makes so much sense. It’s simple and complicated at the same time 😆 like the scales itself, they always have to be tipping in one direction or the next to maintain that “balance” in some ways. If it’s not moving then it’s not growing and therefore, balancing.

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  23. Love this, er…these six word stories! 😄😉

    The pics are fantastic, and I still thought that other one said what I thought it said the first time I saw it. Clearly, my eyes need help! 😜💗💗

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  27. Wow…that’s a lot of thoughts on balanced 😋
    especially since we can’t seem to catch this menace🤣 and unable to banish it forever 🤦‍♀️

    my six words…

    we’ll get it right one day, Laura…🥴
    (See, even the 6 words ended up 7 😭🤭)

    Happy balancing….or not lol…🤍💫

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    • 😆 🤣 I know, Destiny 🙏 sometimes I’m writing them and I’m like sheesh I need a seven word story! I think this menace is something that will always affect our lives lol 😂
      Appreciated much, Destiny ❤️ Hope you’re having a great week!

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  30. 🤭Fantastic text! Nothing like a troubled work routine, with disturbed people, trying to take away the peace of others. 😁 I liked the phrase: “Seeking balance, because murder is wrong” lol lol 🤭. May the cosmic forces of light be upon us all. Thank you dear Laura for your texts that portray a daily life with good humor. I wish you a good week. 🙏🏻🪐✨🤗

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    • Thank you so much, my friend! 🙏 😁 that one is my favorite too! And yes 😆 work does disturb our peace indeed 🤣 but what happened to your blog? 🥺I don’t see your posts or your avatar anymore. Did you make a new one? Happy as always to see you here and hope you stick around 🤗 ✨ 🌙 🌹 many good dreams your way and a wonderful week!

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      • My website has been experiencing some instability since I migrated to a new hosting, but I hope everything goes back to normal. 😮‍💨Yes, I also noticed that my avatar and emojis don’t appear here either. But I’m happy to be able to read your texts🤗😃, I wish you good vibes.

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      • Oh no, I’m so sorry to hear, yes, they don’t show in reader, I tried commenting on one, not sure if it went through 🤗 appreciate your kindness always! ✨ 🌙 🌹

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  34. My favorite, “Seeking balance because murder is wrong.” It’s taken my whole life to learn how to balance. I have so many health problems because I didn’t balance self-care with caregiving. Love you much, dear Laura.

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    • Thank you for your wise words, Mary 🙏 it’s so true, this balancing act is often no fun and it leans and tips in far too many other ways sometimes. I’m so sorry, too. I feel I could go that way if I don’t practice more self-care 🙏 pray you are feeling well. Love you much, Mary ❤️ 😊

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  35. Can’t balance, juggle, murder, some say dance or skate, but I wish you a sugary night, Laura ❤ … Libras are known for epic balancing acts (lol), and I can't look away, you are stunning and make it look easy, effortless! This coming from the soul who is always a tad lopsided or top heavy (hahaha)! Love ya Always ~ 😀

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    • My dear lovely Siri ❤️ your post I just read broke my heart 💔 I’m so so sorry 😢 I know you closed the comments and probably don’t want to talk about it but I’m thinking of you with a heavy heart 🙏 that porch image almost had me in tears! May much strength be with you during this time and I’m sending you so many hugs! Love to you always, my favorite dragon! 🐉 I always appreciate your kindness and uplifting spirit so much and there isn’t anything else I can compare your sweet angelic light to ❤️ be well ✨ and keep your head up!

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  40. Indeed, some posts and comments were not appearing. I wish you good vibes at the beginning of the weekend. 🤭😁And I confess, while I was working today, I was “meditating” on your text. 😅These topics are great for relaxing in these environments lol lol. Thank you dear Laura and have a great day. 😊🙏🏻✨🌌

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