Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Silent Change

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August 31, 2016
Silent Change
Letting Nature Work

by Madisyn Taylor

Change can enter our lives silently, and this change can be just as important as change we have worked hard for.


We all see things about ourselves, our relationships, and our world that we want to change. Often, this desire leads us to take action toward inner work that we need to do or toward some external goal. Sometimes, without any big announcement or momentous shift, we wake up to find that change has happened, seemingly without us. This can feel like a miracle as we suddenly see that our self-esteem really does seem to be intact, or our partner actually is helping out around the house more. We may even wonder whether all of our hard work had anything to do with it, or if it just happened by way of grace.

As humans, sometimes we have relatively short attention spans, and we can easily lose track of time. We may worry about a seedling in a pot with our constant attention and watering for several weeks only to find ourselves enjoying the blooms it offers and wondering when that happened, and how we didn't notice it. Nature, on the other hand, has infinite patience and stays with a thing all the way through its life. This doesn't mean that our efforts play no part in the miracle of change—they do. It's just that they are one small part of the picture that finally results in the flowering of a plant, the shifting of a relationship, the softening of our hearts.

The same laws that govern the growth of plants oversee our own internal and external changes. We observe, consider, work, and wonder, tilling the soil of our lives, planting seeds, and tending them. Sometimes the hard part is knowing when to stop and let go, handing it over to the universe. Usually this happens by way of distraction or disruption, our attention being called away to other more pressing concerns. And it is often at these times, when we are not looking, in the silence of nature's embrace, that the miracle of change happens.


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    Cancer Horoscope: A Restorative Intermission

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    August 31, 2016
    A Restorative Intermission
    Cancer Daily Horoscope

    You may find yourself feeling frustrated and impatient in your interactions with others today. You might experience misunderstandings and miscommunications both at work and at home, and this could leave you feeling like you want to withdraw from the world. While you may not be able to set aside all of your obligations, you might find it beneficial to escape from tension and enjoy a short period of personal time today. Consider a restorative intermission in which you can pursue activities that soothe your nerves and fill you with a sense of peacefulness. Ideal pastimes would be calming meditation, quiet reading, or inspiring visualization. When you emerge from these activities, you should find that you feel stronger and better able to connect with others in productive ways.

    Taking a break from stressful circumstances can clear our minds, lift our spirits, and return a sense of harmony to our interactions with others. We often feel obligated to continue with our normal activities even when we are feeling overwhelmed and frustrated. By giving ourselves permission to take a short break from stress, we are able to gain control over our emotions and foster a more positive mind-set. Engaging in restorative activities like meditation and visualization also help us release tension and clear our minds of scattered thoughts, which can improve our communications with others. With lifted spirits and a clearer focus, we are able to continue our normal activities feeling refreshed and renewed. Your activities can become peaceful and productive if you make time for a restorative intermission today.


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    Tuesday, August 30, 2016

    Roles of Support

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    Roles of Support
    Doing Our Best Work

    by Madisyn Taylor

    Each one of us is very much needed and we all have our role to play adding to the success of the whole.


    In the great symphony of life, we all have important parts to play. While some people are best suited to be conductors or soloists, their contributions would be diminished considerably without the individual musicians that lend their artistry to the fullness of an orchestra. The magical accents of the percussion section might sound random and out of place without the music they accompany. But any one member of an orchestra, doing less than their best at their particular part, can destroy the harmony of the whole piece, such is their importance. So although we may not receive the same amount or quality of attention as another, all of our contributions are valuable and integral to the success of the whole.

    When we do our tasks well, we infuse them with our unique energy, making each act a gift. Each of our personalities and talents are suited to different roles of support. Even leaders and star performers support others in their own way. We can look around us at any moment to see that while we nurture some people with our work, others are supporting us with their gifts. Doing any job from this place within us allows us to do our part with humility and gratitude, while also learning lessons that move us steadily toward our goals.

    When we can be fully present in every job that we do, we bring the fullness of our bodies, minds and spirits to the moment. Our contribution is enhanced by the infusion of our talents and abilities, and when we give them willingly, they attract the right people and circumstances into our experience. Anything we do begrudgingly limits the flow of our energy and closes us off from the good that is available to us in every situation. But by giving the best in us to make the world around us better, we open ourselves to receive the best from the universe in return.


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