Keeping Afloat

I came across a quote today that was rather thought-provoking, just felt like sharing.  The source was actually Michael Oakeshott, writing about politics military/diplomatic activity, but I think that you could apply the same idea to life in general.  Sometimes I think we spend too much time looking for easy outs, the quick fix to everything, instead of focusing on finding balance and internal stability.

"...there is neither harbor for shelter nor floor for anchorage, neither starting place nor appointed destination. The enterprise is to keep afloat on an even keel."