"In the case of challenging material, striking the right balance between appreciation and rejection of what was alien to Judeo-Christian values could be difficult.
For instance, my portfolio of homes would focus on cities such as Cleveland and Indianapolis where cash flow is high, whereas another investor may prefer locations like San Antonio and Houston where there is more of a balance between appreciation and cash flow.
"If individuals sold 'stock' in themselves", he wrote, "investors could 'diversify' their holdings and balance capital appreciation against capital losses".
Among the reasons for Bostock's dismissal were, according to private government papers, an "inability to work in harmony with certain other high ranking RAAF officers", and "lack of balance and appreciation of responsibility".
I just wrapped up Bobby's Song and Short Stories, a book written by Richard Ascher, and was pleasantly surprised at how a balance and appreciation can be highlighted through the use of short and interesting stores.
The limitations outlined above are important, but they must be balanced by appreciation of successes.
On wider matters, I'm grateful for the helpful contributions of commentators on this blog, and particularly welcome Bix2bop's recent comment on the contribution of bands like Don Ellis's and John Handy's to the often underrated 60s jazz scene, and nilpferd's on the importance of balancing an appreciation of Stan Getz's more muscular playing against the understatements of samba jazz.
Feedback needs to be balanced with appreciation.
Following the principle of Unity-in-Variety, simultaneously maximizing unity and variety leads to an optimal balance where aesthetic appreciation is highest.
With its origins stemming from the delicacies offered to the imperial court, kaiseki-ryōri synthesises some of the best Japanese values: harmony, balance and an appreciation of the moment.
