Our spiritual teachers come to us in many different forms. Sometimes they are our beloved pets, or our children. Sometimes they are strangers on the street. One of my wisest teachers came to me in the form of a 16 year old girl. 

During one afternoon chat, I asked her, "What do you think the most important thing in life is?"


The both the depth, and the simplicity of her answer stunned me: "Balance. Balance is important in every part of life. You need it in relationships, family school, work, money, and play. And the balance of each part of life, effects the other parts of life, and your life as a whole."