Valente Academy LawArt 2018_03-04_The Equilibrist

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THE EQUILIBRIST
What does it take to be an equilibrist?
2018
Balance, of course, first and foremost. 
Balance may be either inborn emotional, spiritual
and physical equilibrium, as the result of natural
characteristics and/or personal inner as well as physical
strength, or may be acquired by means of sheer
willpower and constant and painstaking exercise,
combined with the steadfast intention to reach a
particular goal, even when such goal is arduous or
nearly impossible.
Equilibrium in a balancing act demands
therefore ability, talent, courage, physical
and emotional strength, willpower and
poise even when faced with the risk of losing
such balance and in that case, the true
equilibrist may even falter but shall continue
striving to reach the other end of the rope, without
getting discouraged.
Balance under all respects is also
required in the professional arena,
as one of its most salient features.
In the legal profession, consultants may be faced and adroitly weigh all pros and cons and keep
with very delicate and sensitive situations where everything under control.
they might have to deal with conflicting issues which
may derive from a number of internal and/or external A professional’s all-round equilibrium may be severely
causes. put to the test, when caught between and betwixt one’s
own moral and ethical values, a client’s urgent needs
In order to perform a perfect “balancing act” in such in a thorny situation as well as the protection of the
kinds of circumstances, the true professional has to put latter’s interests, privacy and good name vis-à-vis the
to use all of his good judgment, keenest discernment and external world. At the same time, the professional must
keep his/her emotional and mental equilibrium, which ensure that his own reputation is to remain absolutely
means a clear head, in order to be able to judiciously unblemished (from all perspectives).
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