Our Journey to Balance

Welcome to Our Journey to Balance - a motivational blog offering life affirming content to balance our body, mind and spirit. ____________________ Our Journey to Balance’s Mission is to inspire conscious transformation by changing the negative and unproductive patterns to which we have grown accustomed. Readers are presented with practical solutions to our crazy, overly-busy, stressed lives. Our Journey to Balance aims to debunk the myth of what it means to live a ‘balanced life’ by suggesting that we flow with life, living in tune with the natural rhythms of nature. The point is not to balance all of our responsibilities at one time, but to focus our attention on what matters most at different times or seasons in our lives. This new understanding will help readers let go of misplaced priorities and relieve their overbooked lifestyle. Our Journey to Balance hopes to encourage those walking their personal path to balance - those seeking to improve all aspects of their lives - those who believe there is something more to daily living than what they are currently doing - those who want to embrace a new paradigm in order to accomplish more of what matters most in life. ____________________ Readers can expect personal essays, adages, aphorisms, original poetry as well as tips and research backed articles from a variety of sources gathered elsewhere on the web. ___________________ Highlighted posts feature topics including but not limited to: Healthy Living & Nutrition, Home & Family, Common Sense Spirituality & Collective Consciousness, Happiness, Success, and Inspired Self Development. ___________________ About the Writer … My name is Maritza Alvarez. I am an empowered woman, wife and mother. I am also a research journalist, human rights activist, political scientist and writer. I was raised Havana, Cuba. I am far from that life now, but growing up in that culture, with those beliefs and distinct ideology did provide a unique perspective. The regimented life, a stifled voice and political struggle, have given me an expansive and grounded view of the human condition, our propensity for human frailty as well as our resilience in the face of adversity. The ocean, inflexible and at times impertinent, has kept me grounded while developing an appreciation for the ability to see for miles, soaked in a grand vision that promises to deliver our potential. The choices I’ve made along the way, have caused my life to unfold in both expected and unexpected ways. As a matter of courtesy, I offer you here, a glimpse of my educational and professional journey, since my days as a “pionera.” ______________________ • Graduated with a BA in Political Science & International Affairs from Rutgers College at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ. • Joined The University at Haifa, Israel where I immersed myself in Theology and Public Policy. • Participated in The University of Salamanca, in Spain, where I focused on International Affairs, Sociology and Translation. • Served in several grassroots efforts, such as The United Nation’s Fund for Peace, Global Alliance for Women’s Health, and The Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation. • Partnered with local communities around the world and addressed needs in areas such as conflict resolution, economic development, education, security and human rights. • In the private sector, I have worked in the Publishing Industry and acquired experience having to do with sales, marketing, promotion and fundraising. • Through accumulated experience and hard work, I have navigated the inter-connectedness of the public, private and NGO sector. Current Role: Entrepreneur _________________ Personally speaking, I have always been curious and passionate about transformation, life long learning and personal development. Above all, I treasure the art of communication and believe in it’s power to raise our collective consciousness for the betterment of human evolution. Hobbies I find relaxing are gardening, hiking, reading, antique collecting and photography. I wish you Peace & Limitless Blessings, and hope you join the conversation.  Visitors rm_f1st('0','220','true','false','000000','6sfkihpeluo','true','00fff6');