This is the first time I notice your signature. I am very fond of La Bruyere's Caracteres as social commentary (and also of the man as the gossip columnist of his age with a rapier wit LOL).
The way I see it is that I achieved that balance through disciplining myself. Naturally and for a good chunk of my life, I was way too much on the perceptive side. I did many things, lived in many places and was always following the wind. I lived a nomadic lifestyle and enjoyed it.
As I grew older and started recovery, I realized that I needed to get some stability and "grow some roots".
Through self discipline I was able to get some structures and routines. These days, I am able to balance being disciplined when it comes to my work and other obligations and carefree and impulsive in other areas of my life. This did not happen overnight though and there is still a little voice in my head which sometimes whispers to me...jump at the opportunity...why don't you pack up and go to South America etc.