It's the ancient struggle between good and evil, light and dark, fire and water. Some are pure forces of nature and some are more constructs of morality in our minds, but at the end of the day, attempting to maintain the balance between these forces is the conflict of many stories, games, movies, etc.
On a more mundane everyday level, it's the constant push and pull between the choices that we make. Do I stay up to finish this level, or do I get some sleep because I know I need the rest? Do I eat that one last bite that I know is going to push me from feeling nice and full to feeling awful because the food tastes too good? Do I go out with my friends or do I stay home and spend time with family? Or devote some time to myself?
The choices that we make everyday shape who we are and how we live. Seeking a balanced approach to everything is the most healthy way to move forward and be the best version of yourself, but sometimes the right choice for you is not always the easy choice. There is often a battle between what you want and what you need as well because these things do not always align.
So which way do you go? How do you know what choice is the right choice for you? I think what it all comes down to is knowing yourself. Balance is something I've always wrestled with because I've realized that I don't know myself as well as I should. The choices I've made in the past have led me to where I am now, and they've shaped the person that I am, but am I really happy with that person?
It's also easy to get lost in the big questions in life just like that one. But I think the way to overcome the big problems is to start with the little solutions. After all, big problems don't suddenly become big, they start with little choices. When you can trace a problem back to the roots, you can start to reverse it the way you made it.
So when you're facing the level 999 Red Dragon of Doom, you have to realize that he wasn't always a level 999 epic monster. He started out as a little level 1 baby dragon who was breathing smoke rather than fire. It would take a really long time to fight him if you're only dealing 1 hit point at a time, but when you've built yourself up with experience, you can hit harder. It's also smart to realize that you can't throw fire spells at this guy. It's going to take water damage to bring him down because that is the balance of nature. Everything is weak against something and everything is made strong by something else.
Be smart, and get acquainted with what makes you weak and what makes you strong. Balance everything out, know the pros and cons of every situation, and make informed choices. You are shaping yourself and your own future everyday.
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