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Seesaw Principles in Life
What can we learn in life from a simple seesaw?Take a look at the next picture.What can we conclude? Can you deduct any principals from this picture?Before discussing some principles it's interesting to studyand to be aware of the mathematical equation and the corresponding 'relational equivalents' that are behind balanced seesaws.A seesaw with one person (L) on the left several persons on the right is in balance when:
M
L
. D
L
= Σ M
x
. D
x
withM
P
= the weight of person PD
P
= the distance of person P to the center of the seesawFor non-mathematicians, this formula simply states that in order to 'play'and keep balance, the sum of the "weights" times the "distances"(to thecenter) of the people on the right of the seesaw, have to equal the samesum of people on the left (in this case only one).
 
Some simple conclusions from this formula are:
To keep balance on your own (no persons on the right of the seesaw),you'll have to sit in the center of the seesaw (D
L
=0)
Two persons, L and M, of equally weight must take place at the samedistance from the center (D
L
=D
M
)
In order to balance more persons of equally weight on the right, the person on left has to take place at a larger distance from the center  Now let's relate this formula to relationships in real life.
Balance
Read the word "Balance" as being "balanced in life". Things in liferun smooth, are stable and can be influenced and managed
Distance
Translate the physical entity "distance" to real life as either "physical,emotional distance", or the "amount of connection" between peopleWith this knowledge, please study the picture again.Although the number of possible associations is enormous, someinteresting examples can be given in the next three :
Seesaw Principles
1.
Solo
When you're on your own, it's hard to keep balance in life
If you move, there's no one to keep you in balance.
You depend solely on your own view and interpretation of things.
You've got no one to discuss things with.
You're fully focused on keeping balance and making no mistakes.
You are not able to watch, enjoy, relax or remark things around you.2.
Partnership
Partnership gives stability in life.
To maintain balance you'll have to keep the right distance betweentwo partners. "Right" means often not exactly identical butweighted with each other's competencies, positive and negativecharacteristics, preferences and wishes.
Even if your partner differs from you, you can still bring the seesaw back into balance by letting him give in or pulling him closer to you(bringing him closer to the middle of the seesaw).It's obvious: Don'tgive in yourself, things will get more worse. Of course you mayalso increase your own distance to get into a balanced position.After balancing, this could invite the other (he or she feels moresave) to come closer after all, in which case you can also comecloser to establish a new balance.
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