to compare one factor with another to maintain equilibrium
均衡を保つために、1つの要因を別の要因と比較すること (kinkō o tamotsu tame ni, hitotsu no yōin o betsu no yōin to hikaku suru koto)
"The government must balance public spending against revenue collection."
"政府は公共支出を収入収集に対してバランスさせなければならない。" (seifu wa kōkyō shishutsu o shūnyū shūshū ni taishite baransu sasenakereba naranai)
to find inner peace or stability
to choose something after considering other options
to do more than what feels easy or safe
to rely on your inner strength or wisdom
to introduce or suggest new ideas for discussion
to reject a proposal by voting against it