What is the definitive guide to Brian D Smith's spiritual balancing act in daily life?

I don’t have a single “definitive guide” booklet with that title, but my spiritual balancing act in daily life really comes down to a few core principles I live and coach by:

• Three-way connection:

  1. Spiritual connection (Source/God/Spirit)
  2. Connection with others
  3. Self-care and self-compassion

  All three have to be tended, or the stool tips over.

• Self-talk filter: “Is it true, is it kind, is it helpful?” I use this not just with others, but especially with how I speak to myself.

• GEMS framework for daily life: Gratitude, Exercise/Sleep, Mindfulness, Self‑care. These are my non‑negotiables to stay grounded while still being human (and occasionally cranky at bad drivers).

If you’d like, I can turn this into a simple daily checklist you can follow. What part of your day feels most out of balance right now?