As we approach the fall equinox tomorrow here in the northern hemisphere, I feel inspired to write about balance. The fall equinox (and spring) is the time of year, when day and night are equally long, where there is perfect balance between light and dark, of yang and yin. What better opportunity then, to bring in some more balance to our lives?

To create more balance in your own life, think of how much time you spend doing certain things and see if you can compensate with the same amount for rest and sleep. While scrolling too much is never good, it can still be a way to relax and unwind after hours of intense study or writing, for example. Then there is of course tending to all our needs. Balancing alone time with time in good company with others is important, just like what you put on your plate and hydration. Having balance between giving and receiving, is the foundation for all health and relationships.

What if, this balance is the pre-cursor to creating more balance in your family and community too? In our cities and countries? Can we help each other to create more balance? To me, balance is fairness. When we treat others with fairness, we can see that justice becomes served and that everyone can receive equal opportunities, especially when it comes to take care of and meet their own needs. To not only be allowed to work, but be able to pursue the path we choose based on our actual ability and competence. And with this notion, comes the brutal truth of putting limits on immigration. Movement across borders becomes the precursor to more movement. Do all immigrants really need to migrate? Can we who do, be discerned among the masses? Or should we open all our borders to anyone and everyone? Would I have to migrate if I had a good job, made my own living, had my own home and family? If I could feel safe from authorities’ imposed suspicions of both my ability to work and my mental health, and yet assumed cheating? With little respect of both my physical safety and health, and emotional health? And if I can’t find that here in Sweden, who loses on me finding it elsewhere?

Balance is fairness. Fairness is justice. How about we all try to make life more fair?