Lower Center of Gravity

Maybe just a metaphor for maturity. I can feel the difference, though. When I do all the work in my head—make sense of complex dynamics, maintain my self-esteem, justify, rationalize, defend, plan, summon courage, discipline will, focus efforts, be sensitive to others, assert myself, etc. etc.—I'm literally and figuratively top heavy. All my energy has to go toward simply not tipping over.
As I've matured through the years, I have either intentionally or circumstantially become more at home with much of life's perplexities and my own peculiarities. The freeing and refreshing outcome of which I experience as a lower center of gravity. A poise born out of inner strength, depth, richness, and soundness, rather than a persona sustained by constant vigilance, effort, juggling, and performance.
I've come a long ways. I have a long ways yet to go. Feeling the steadiness, flexibility and peace of a lower center of gravity I am emboldened to embrace the journey.