Keel
It's about balance. Balance in this regard is about discernment. There's a concept in Alcoholics Anonymous that is called "Living On The Beam". This is living in service of a keel. There are certain principles that we have to stick to on the beam or keel, and that gives us balance and discernment for right action.
The short list of principles that I clicked with when I was very inspired about this concept were these:
- Trust God
- Clean House
- Help Others
- Remain Honest
- Stay Humble
- Practice Patience
- Keep an Open Mind
- Live in the Present
Those are good. I like them because they're a little bit simpler, and don't include certain things that may trouble us. So getting on the beam is to be balanced on a keel that's sort of centered in your heart. You're the captain. God's Fleet Admiral.