A system dynamic equilibrium is when the sum of inflows is equal to the sum of outflows. Think about the bathtub — if the rate at which water enters is the same as the rate of water leaving the stock of water in the bathtub will remain (more or less) the same.

If the amount of calories you consume equals the amount of calories you burn, your total energy (weight) stays (more or less) the same.

If the daily rituals I perform (inflows) yields the desired amount of contentment (outflows), then it makes perfect sense to maintain the rituals.

If the amount of energy I put into a relationship converts to the desired relationship strength, then the relationship system achieved a dynamic equilibrium.

Thinking this way, I’ve decided to maintain my daily and weekend rituals because I derive the desired amount of contentment and peace from them. In terms of the system that is how I start my day, I’ve achieved a dynamic equilibrium of sorts in that way.

Yesterday I offered a number of reflective questions — but I think I can simplify this to a common process improvement method:

1. What do you want to stop? (decreasing outflow)

2. What do you want to start? (increasing inflow)

3. What do you want to continue? (dynamic equilibrium)