What are the motifs in Gift from the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh?

Balance is a reoccurring idea in the story. Balance is probably one of the most essential things to have in life and yet is probably one of the most difficult to achieve. Constraints on time eat up any efforts at creating or maintaining balance. Most people are never taught the concept of balance, much less the ability to achieve it. Some may state that taking time to center oneself and listen to the inner spirit is nothing but frivolity or laziness. There is no time to rest when there are things to do and worlds to conquer. There are obligations and responsibilities to be dealt with and relationships to foster