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Thanks to Dr. Swenson for continuing to raise his voice in support of a more sane, more satisfying, more sustainable world. Overload and imbalance are neither desirable nor inevitable. Pushing back will move us forward. In Search of Balance offers both insights and strategies to take us to a better place.
PATRICIA KATZ, productivity and balance strategist;
author of Press Pause Press On
I have benefited from the previous books by Richard Swenson on margin and overload, so I was excited to hear about In Search of Balance. In the midst of the aggressive progress of our age, we are no longer in tune with the rhythm of Gods creation. Richard Swenson warns us about profusion and provides practical help in connecting balance (equilibrium) with margin (capacity).
KERBY ANDERSON, national director, Probe Ministries;
host, Point of View radio talk show
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2010 by Richard A. Swenson
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ISBN-13: 978-1-60006-698-6
Cover design by Arvid Wallen
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Some of the anecdotal illustrations in this book are true to life and are included with the permission of the persons involved. All other illustrations are composites of real situations, and any resemblance to people living or dead is coincidental.
Unless otherwise identified, all Scripture quotations in this publication are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version (NIV). Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved. Another version used is the King James Version (KJV).
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Swenson, Richard A.
In search of balance : keys to a stable life / Richard A. Swenson.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN 978-1-60006-698-6
1. Christian life. 2. Stress (Psychology)Religious
aspectsChristianity. 3. SimplicityReligious aspectsChristianity.
4. Time managementReligious aspectsChristianity. I. Title.
BV4509.5.S945 2010
248.8619689dc22
2009045527
Printed in the United States of America
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 / 14 13 12 11 10
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Dedicated To
Nico Everett Swenson
7-7-07 to 6-3-08
BOOKS ARE OFTEN written in a state of social isolation. Mine certainly are. Paradoxically, the process of researching and writing a book is also a profoundly social activity. It takes a legion to do the excruciating work of birthing a worthy volume. Laboring in obscurity, this noble crowd rarely receives recognition. Neither do they seek it. Yet its always appropriate to honor those who work quietly in the shadows to benefit both author and reader.
First in line, as always, is my wife, Linda. She researches, copyedits, guides, and cheerleads; she smiles and grimaces at the correct times; and she somehow flexs with the bizarre biorhythm changes induced by a writing schedule. Her grace and patience keep an even keel in the midst of high seas, and its hard to imagine any writing project, or life, without her at my side. Our two sons and their wives, Adam and Maureen and newly married Matt and Suzie, have again strengthened us with their steady support and encouragement. Katja Elizabeth Swenson, our granddaughter, deserves special thanks for her tender care of little brother Nico and for serving as a joy beacon when our spirits lagged. Thanks too for the prayers of family members Caroline, Mom, John, Don, Dad and Karen, Marcia and Jerry, Craig and Linda, Hazel, Paul and Comfort, Ron and Heather, and Tom and Vicki. Bless you.
From there the group expands like the roots of a tree. Gratitude flows to Jack and Diana Stimmel, Donna Knipfer, Bill and Gail Thedinga, Becky Folkestad, Debbie Cowles, Aggie and Larry Wagner, Kris Brekke, Walter and Mary Schultz, Bob and Audrey Gayhart, Dan Harstad, Opal Harstad, Roger and Joanne Natwick, Hector and Betty Cruz, Beth and Willis Rubusch, Dr. Gene Rudd and the staff at CMDA, the Menomonie Public Library, and Martha, Dave, and Bob Stratton who provided inspiration for one portion of the text.
Beyond these names are another hundred who receive my writing and travel schedule. You shelter me with your thoughts and prayers, and Im in your debt. Dr. Edwin Montell comforted our grieving hearts with his kindness upon the death of our grandson, and in a book dedicated to little Nico, I wish to thank him for his generosity.
Finally, to the staff of NavPress. Dan Bensons initiative was invaluable in placing this project on the launching pad. My wise editor and kind friend, Don Simpson, is always an honor to work beside. Mike, Kris, Tia, and all the rest my thanks.
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BALANCE IS BUNK! screamed a title in the magazine Fast Company. Living in a postbalance world requires that we should embrace imbalance and become happy workaholics.
The global economy is antibalance Someday, all of us will have to become workaholics, happy or not, just to get by Great leaders, serial innovators, even top sales reps may be driven by a kind of inner demon the need to prove themselves anxiety is a central part of our existence Can any couple facing two full-time jobs, kids, aging parents, groceries, the dog, the bills, and telemarketers at dinnertime expect anything but all stress, all the time? successful professionals found ways to switch the focus of their full attention with lightning speed among activities and people in different realms Consider it an exercise in continuous redesign, in adapting to ever-changing circumstances and priorities. For couples, this also requires constant rebalancing of roles and responsibilities Those who succeed are the people who learn to dance with change They dont make decisions once or twice, but all the time.
This particular author is not alone. I really dislike the phrase work-life balance, wrote a female scientist, who nevertheless traveled overseas for her prestigious degree and career precisely so she could experience a better balance between career and family. Balance is impossible, began a state supreme court judges presentation on the tension between personal and professional life. Balance is an excuse for noninvolvement, for not doing your best, said a Christian leader.
Accept the craziness of your life, writes a prominent leadership trainer in the Harvard Management Update. Do what you can do now. Let go of everything else.
So, balance is now an impossible, bunk of an excuse for being a bum. And craziness is the new normal.
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