  | | Dumbing Ourselves Down |
by Madisyn Taylor The ability to go into any social situation and sense the level of consciousness in that situation is a gift. It enables us to move considerately in a world that holds people of all levels of awareness. However, there is a difference between shifting our energy to accommodate people and dumbing ourselves down to a regrettable degree. Sometimes, when we get into a particular social situation, we may feel pressure to play it small in order to fit in. Perhaps everyone is drinking or smoking excessively, engaging in gossipy small talk, or complaining bitterly about politics. It is one thing to notice this and modify our expectations and another thing entirely to join in.
When we notice where people are coming from and acknowledge to ourselves that their energy is not in alignment with ours, we have several choices as to how to proceed. One viable option is to quietly endure the situation, keeping to ourselves until it is time to leave. In this way, we take care of our own consciousness and protect our growth process. Another option is to interact in a way that honors and pays respect to the people in the group, while gently attempting to shift the level of consciousness with our input. In order to do this, we must maintain our own vibration, which means that joining in by dumbing down is not an option.
When we choose to dumb ourselves down to fit in, we not only sell ourselves short but we also lose a possible opportunity to influence the situation for the good of all concerned. Our desire to join in may come from our natural yearning to feel connected to the people around us. There is no shame in this, but being able to stand on our own, separate from the crowd, is a powerful milestone on any spiritual path. It can be difficult in the moment, but when we arrive on the other side, our integrity intact, we may find ourselves feeling positively smart.
|
DailyOM Course Spotlight by Steffany Barton, RN A close connection to Spirit enhances and enriches life on every level. For every human concern and earthly need there is a spiritual being supporting us on our path. Whether we are aware or not, we are constantly and continuously in sacred communion with the spirit world, the other side, the etheric realm. Learning to communicate with your Divine Guides is one of the more important conversations you'll ever have because it provides an emotional freedom and depth of joy that you were born to have. We cannot separate ourselves from our true nature. This course is designed to give you the confidence and clarity you need to consciously connect with the Other Side. You will come to understand and communicate with the Spirit World by knowing whom to call upon and when as well as discerning messages you receive in return. Over eight weeks' time we will cover Heaven and Earth, above and below.
Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. 21 Day Yoga Shred
2. 8 Week Whole Body Makeover!
3. Release Yourself from Family Karma
4. Break the Grip of Past Lovers
5. 21 Day Total Goddess Workout
6. Clear Your Unhealthy Relationship with Food
7. 21 Day Yoga Body!
8. Be Free from Unhealthy Relationships
9. 21 Day Beginner Yoga
10. Way of Story Writing Course
 |
 | | True Benevolence | Cancer Horoscope March 31, 2017 You might be recognizing the hardships that most people in this world endure, and as a result you could find it easier to be charitable today. It might be that you realize you are fortunate enough to have every basic necessity taken care of and that by helping another person you are taking one step toward seeing that everyone in this world is cared for. Perhaps this would be a good time to think of giving not in terms of you having more than someone else but instead as an act of sharing what belongs to you with another person. Whenever you notice that a person around you needs something today you can think of your contribution to them as something that simply eases their burden a little more. Seen in this way, your gift is not charity but a way to lend a helping hand to someone else in order to better the world around you.
True benevolence happens when we see others who may not have as much as us as equals. If we view our giving in terms of our own ability to use our gifts to their fullest--such as in terms of talent, time, or material fortune--we see that we are taking a different approach to offering help to another person. By thinking of your assistance to others as a way to share your blessings today, you will cultivate a worldview that is based on a stronger sense of equity and compassion.
|
DailyOM Course Spotlight by Steffany Barton, RN A close connection to Spirit enhances and enriches life on every level. For every human concern and earthly need there is a spiritual being supporting us on our path. Whether we are aware or not, we are constantly and continuously in sacred communion with the spirit world, the other side, the etheric realm. Learning to communicate with your Divine Guides is one of the more important conversations you'll ever have because it provides an emotional freedom and depth of joy that you were born to have. We cannot separate ourselves from our true nature. This course is designed to give you the confidence and clarity you need to consciously connect with the Other Side. You will come to understand and communicate with the Spirit World by knowing whom to call upon and when as well as discerning messages you receive in return. Over eight weeks' time we will cover Heaven and Earth, above and below.
Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. 21 Day Yoga Shred
2. 8 Week Whole Body Makeover!
3. Release Yourself from Family Karma
4. Break the Grip of Past Lovers
5. 21 Day Total Goddess Workout
6. Clear Your Unhealthy Relationship with Food
7. 21 Day Yoga Body!
8. Be Free from Unhealthy Relationships
9. 21 Day Beginner Yoga
10. Way of Story Writing Course
|
 | | Home Flow |
by Madisyn Taylor Our living spaces can become nurturing homes for our bodies and souls when we make sure that our surroundings accurately reflect who we are as individuals and who we aspire to become. No matter how positive and creative you may be in your inner world, if your home or work surroundings are contradictory or present energetic barriers, you are likely to find it difficult to manifest all that you desire. By paying attention to the flow of energy around you, you can align your inner intentions with your outer realities to make your life a conscious act of creation.
We can look to the ancient Asian art of feng shui for guidance. Since the words "feng" and "shui" mean "wind" and "water," you may want to walk through your home and imagine the way these elements would flow through your space. You can evaluate whether or not your home is a balanced ecosystem that would allow a plant to flourish. A straight path between doorways would make nourishing elements rush right through, while a pleasantly meandering stream would instead create a flow that nurtures life. Look for signs of debris that might obstruct the flow of such a river. Clutter acts like hurdles placed in your path, blocking you from creating what you want in your life. Once the obstacles are recognized, however, they can be removed to let energy flow freely throughout your home and your life so that you can thrive.
Your home can be thought of as a symbolic metaphor for your life. A neglected space may correspond to a lack of growth in your career or personal relationships. By shifting your perception, you shift the way you direct your energy and attention, which can enable you to make the changes you need to actively create the life of your dreams. If you need some assistance, you can always turn to a feng shui practitioner, but the most important thing is that you understand what resonates with your core being in order to feel alive and nurtured by your home.
|
DailyOM Course Spotlight by Debora Seidman Did you know that you can truly feel at home in your own body, no matter what you've been through, or are going through? Whether you consider yourself a writer or not, it is possible to take the details of your personal story, no matter how traumatic they may be, and write your way home to an unshakable, safe space for your soul to reside. During this journey you will learn to show up as your own witness in a profound and practical way, combining the wisdom of your words with the wisdom of your body as you work through the detailed exercises. This course is the way through the chaos, illness, trauma or pain that has held you back from living in peace with your body, your community and your world. Through a combination of radical self-care, daily writing exercises and personal reflection you will write yourself home to healing and peace. You will learn to trust your own voice and speak your truth.
Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. 21 Day Yoga Shred
2. 8 Week Whole Body Makeover!
3. Break the Grip of Past Lovers
4. Release Yourself from Family Karma
5. Clear Your Unhealthy Relationship with Food
6. 21 Day Total Goddess Workout
7. 21 Day Yoga Body!
8. How to Communicate Like a Buddhist
9. Be Free from Unhealthy Relationships
10. 21 Days to Phenomenal Abdominals
 |
| | Building Your Dreams | Cancer Horoscope March 30, 2017 You may be motivated to work on your future plans, which could bring into clearer focus what your greater goals are today. Perhaps it is your understanding that through hard work and a larger sense of purpose and if you put your mind to it, you are able to achieve anything you set out to do. Using this enthusiasm as a catalyst for action, you might wish to create a special notebook devoted to your ideas today. As you brainstorm, plan, and organize, this could be a place where you can work though your ideas, evaluating what feels right or what doesn\'t. Putting your ideas into a tangible form and keeping them in one place could help you see the progress you make, which, can serve as a future source of inspiration for you.
Our future plans can become a reality if we find concrete ways to work through them. Although we might be excited and motivated when we first think of what we really want, it is easy to lose interest as time passes. We might not remember what animated us at first, or we might not clearly see the fruits of our labor. Keeping a log or journal filled with your inspirations today, however, will be a wonderful way to have something to always come back to, rekindling the dreams that you have and giving you the incentive not only to follow them through but also to build new hopes from them.
|
DailyOM Course Spotlight by Debora Seidman Did you know that you can truly feel at home in your own body, no matter what you've been through, or are going through? Whether you consider yourself a writer or not, it is possible to take the details of your personal story, no matter how traumatic they may be, and write your way home to an unshakable, safe space for your soul to reside. During this journey you will learn to show up as your own witness in a profound and practical way, combining the wisdom of your words with the wisdom of your body as you work through the detailed exercises. This course is the way through the chaos, illness, trauma or pain that has held you back from living in peace with your body, your community and your world. Through a combination of radical self-care, daily writing exercises and personal reflection you will write yourself home to healing and peace. You will learn to trust your own voice and speak your truth.
Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. 21 Day Yoga Shred
2. 8 Week Whole Body Makeover!
3. Break the Grip of Past Lovers
4. Release Yourself from Family Karma
5. Clear Your Unhealthy Relationship with Food
6. 21 Day Total Goddess Workout
7. 21 Day Yoga Body!
8. How to Communicate Like a Buddhist
9. Be Free from Unhealthy Relationships
10. 21 Days to Phenomenal Abdominals
|
| | | |
