Balance Quote by Deepak Chopra
““Balance comes not only from the principal ability to discover equilibrium amid all the opposing forces of the universe, but also from the ability to recognize and harness them. The cosmos itself is a collection of all the forces that have ever existed throughout space and time. Light and dark, good and evil, the divine and the diabolical, sinner and saint, and every other set of conflicting energies that saturates the universe - these are the lifeblood that courses through us and animates our actions. It's the flow and even collision of these forces and energies that generates life itself. The history of human civilization is just another testament to this, depicting contrasts within humanity itself. For every Gandhi, there's a Hitler. For every movement bred in hate that grows and has an impact over time, there's a righteous one that counteracts and contrasts with it. It's his friction and subsequent balance between opposing forces that lays the foundation of our ongoing existence.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success by Deepak Chopra, 1994
Life emerges from the interaction of opposing forces; recognizing and integrating them creates personal and societal balance.
In simple terms: Balance comes from integrating opposites.
Seek and harmonize opposing influences.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal development
- social movements
- conflict resolution
- leadership
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you identify opposing forces in your life?
- What benefits arise from embracing conflict?
Overemphasis on balance can ignore necessary tensions.