Life is a ball

One way to understand Bounce is to think of a ball. When a ball is fully inflated, it is well-rounded and it bounces. It has energy, it is a bit unpredictable and it is lively and fun. If a ball is under-inflated, it falls flat and lifeless, and it doesn't bounce. It is still a ball, but it isn't any fun. An over-inflated ball is hard, it bounces really well, but it is highly unpredictable and other people don't like to play with it because it hurts when the ball hits them. The ball is always under stress, and one day it comes apart at the seams, and it isn't a ball anymore.

Like a ball, our lives can be under-filled, over-filled or well-rounded. When life is under-inflated and not all of our needs are met, we are flat and lack energy. We look and feel flat and life just isn't fun. When life is over-filled, it may look OK, but it is hard. We are stressed and other people don't like to be around. Eventually we come apart at the seams, and it isn't much of a life anymore. When life is well-rounded, our needs are met, friends like to be around, and we have fun. Joy and purpose are parts of everyday life and we have bounce!

Life is a ball.

Bounce Be Transformed is envisioned and led by Dr. Lana Staheli, a coach on interpersonal relationships and life strategies. For more information on Lana, please visit Affair-Proof Your Marriage section of this website.