At some point, we get desperate. Sure, you might say, "I ain't got time to bleed...". But sorry tough guy, we tend to fall into the same trap. One way or another. Solipsistic or not.
Still, we do not know why. Or whether there is such a balance. One might think that balance can be delicate, tough or just plain rogue. To address that balance simply requires a push of some sort. In other words, weaken our minds, but respond by strengthening it again.
Missing the point? Yes, I agree. Is there such a thing as a 'balance'? Frankly, there might be one for the reason of wanting to think so. If we think there is something we refer to while trying to mentally gauge ourselves, then there is. But should we not accept it, hey, there is always consciousness.
The point is... balance, people, balance. Complacency, optimism, pessimism, pride, repetition. Who knows? We are already hanging by a thread.