I wrote this in 2009. Wasn’t really sure what to make of it then, but I have decided they are a kind of convergent advice. Not sure how wise it really is, just something I thought of at the time based on myself and a few other people I had in mind.
By all means, be grounded. Be grounded in whatever it is you hold sacred, whatever you hold dear to your heart, whatever you rely on for foundation. But sometimes do not be afraid to balance on one foot. You may discover that there is more to life than you previously knew.