A Balanced Soul

            Socrates states that a person who's spirit is well ordered is a just individual. Doing the right things and maintaining a balanced soul allows the opportunity to make rational decisions. I agree with Socrates because to me justice involves logical and fair reasoning.  Therefore, I do think that our values, priorities, and beliefs directly reflect on who we are and the way we live.

            Socrates describes the three parts of the soul and their roles to maintain justice within. Reason  allows  us to be  stable and virtuous as a whole. Appetite refers to our needs and desires, such as sleeping, drinking, and eating. The third part of the soul is the spirit. The spirit refers to emotions or passions that drive an individual, such as love, courage, and  rage. When a person's soul is balanced good is within and happens for itself.

            Conducting  life in a just manner is important regardless of rewards, or judgment of others. Decisions involving justice should not be driven by benefits or interest. It should come from within an  individual's soul to conduct just acts. An individual should avoid becoming self centered and  rationalize justice for the whole and not for their own benefit. Living a just life provides satisfaction and tranquility knowing that decisions made were not selfish or biased.

            Having a balanced soul brings about a person's happiness, allowing them to live a fulfilling life. Letting desires get in the way and only devoting to what  is wanted encourages a materialistic  or empty way of life.  Desires only provide momentary satisfaction leaving an individual to fill holes and find themselves with the wrong values. These types of  satisfactions should be used in moderation  not allowing them to become a priority. Without the right basis, making the correct judgment becomes very difficult and subjective. A balanced soul  reflects on a person's life, values, and moral judgment.