# 339 Finding Balance# 339 Finding Balance
A2D - From Addict to Disciple
David Hain reflects on six quotes about balance and links them to recovery, highlighting practical ways to create steadiness in time, finances and relationships. The episode stresses that balance is something people actively build from within, rather than something that simply happens to them.
12:20•30 Mar 2026
Finding Balance: Practical Wisdom for a Steady Recovery
Episode Overview
- Balance is active, not passive: keep moving by focusing on doable actions, realistic expectations and sensible timing.
- True balance is found within, not by changing circumstances, and requires wisdom to know when to pause and when to act.
- Balance is something people create, using support and advice from others, but ultimately taking responsibility for lighting the “campfire” themselves.
- Simple structures like the 8-8-8 rule for time and dividing finances into thirds can reduce burnout and create more stability.
- Healthy recovery service means giving back without saying “yes” so often that personal needs, rest and joy are pushed aside.
“The key to keeping your balance is knowing when you've lost it.”
Curious about how others manage their sobriety journey while juggling everyday life? This episode of A2D – From Addict to Disciple zooms in on one huge theme: balance. Host David Hain takes six well-known quotes and uses them as a springboard to talk about how people in recovery can build a life that doesn’t feel like it’s constantly tipping over. Right from Albert Einstein’s line, “Life is like riding a bicycle.
To keep your balance, you must keep moving,” David stresses that balance isn’t a passive thing that just appears one day. You’ll hear him break balance down into realistic steps: doing what’s actually doable, setting achievable expectations, pacing yourself with sensible timing, and “giving excellence all the time” rather than doing things half-heartedly. Deepak Chopra’s quote, “Balance is the secret ingredient to a happy and meaningful life,” leads into a chat about work, self-care and priorities.
With Jana Kingsford’s idea that “balance is not something you find, it’s something you create,” David compares recovery planning to building a campfire: other people can help you stack the wood, but “you’re the one who carries the matches.” There’s practical talk about the 8-8-8 rule for time (work, personal time, sleep), a simple thirds approach to finances, and a strong warning about over-giving in Step 12 so much that “you’re sacrificing what you need to keep your life balanced.” Blending quotes, humour and straight talk, this episode gives anyone in recovery plenty of concrete ideas for creating a steadier life.
David reminds people that balance “is truly something that you find within,” not by simply moving house or changing circumstances. He also points out how important it is to know when to pause, reflect and be still, and when to get up and act. Where might your balance be just a bit out of tune?
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