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I was reminded recently about the importance of remaining in balance, which I believe is one of the marks of mature manhood. Remaining balanced means being in control of many aspects of your life: his emotions, (see my recent posts on the emotion of fear here, here, and here), along with his mental, physical, social, and spiritual well-being. When a man is in proper balance, he achieves harmony and consistency in his life. Balance allows him to navigate the challenges with grace, wisdom, and resilience. Demonstrating and maintaining proper balance also helps him earn the respect and admiration of others, especially his family and peers. Over the next few posts, I will delve deeper into how to find emotional, mental, physical, social, and spiritual balance. I will explain more about each area and how maintaining a proper balance can increase the sense of satisfaction, happiness, and fulfillment in your life.

As I reflected on my last two posts, Fear: He is a Liar, and Developing a Healthy Fear, I’m reminded that we all may get stuck in a big decision due to fear; afraid to take that leap into some unknown circumstances. Many of us But I believe that good friendships play a vital role in your decisions as does prayer, which helps you conquer your fear so you can live up to your full potential as a mature adult man.   Former New York Yankee catcher, Yogi Berra once said “When you come to the fork in the road, take it.” Berra, the brilliant baseball player and manager, (not the Hanna Barbera comic book cartoon bear) was famous for his comically wise sayings known as ‘Yogiisms’ about taking the fork in the road; “It ain’t over till it’s over.”; “Baseball is 90% mental. The other half is physical.” and “It’s