  | | Cycle of Life |
by Madisyn Taylor As we walk through the world, the people we encounter appear so different from one another. We see babies, old men, pregnant women, and teenaged boys. We know couples on the verge of marriage and lonely widows. We interact with toddlers and the terminally ill. As different as each person seems, they are all living the human experience. They are just at different places in the cycle that begins with birth and ends with death. Every phase of the cycle of life has its gifts and its challenges. Each stage is temporary and ultimately gives way to a new phase. This ephemeral quality makes each phase precious, because it will never last.
One of the wonderful qualities possessed by babies and young children is that they are unaware that a cycle of life even exists. They simply are present to wherever they happen to be right now, and they don't give much thought to the past or future. Being around them reminds us of the joy that comes from living fully in the moment. On the opposite end of life's cycle are our elderly role models. They are a reminder that each phase of life should be treasured. Time does pass, and we all change and grow older.
Being aware of the cycle of life and our place in it makes us wiser. As we develop a true appreciation for the phase we are in, we can savor it more. A new mother going through a difficult time with her infant can more easily embrace her challenges because she knows that her child will grow up, and she will long for this time again. Difficult and challenging periods are inevitable, but – like everything that is a part of the cycle of life – they are temporary. When we are fully engaged with life, we get to savor and grow from each phase, and we are ready for the next one when it arrives. Fully embracing wherever you are in the cycle of life is the very essence to happiness. |
DailyOM Course Spotlight by Cayenne Graves Are you feeling lonely and want your life to change? Are you stuck in heartache, grief or loss? Do you often feel there is nothing you can do about the pain? Are you feeling disconnected, invisible and unappreciated for who you are, and feel that you don't matter to anyone? Have you lost someone special? These feelings of loss and loneliness can be excruciatingly painful. This pain can further separate us from others. In this course, you are invited to join hearts with Cayenne Graves, author and founder of The Listening Space. She will be your companion and guide, teaching you the skills and principles you need to rediscover and experience a world of love and connection in 8 week's time.
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 | | Logical Steps To Success | Cancer Horoscope May 31, 2018 You may feel idealistic today and believe that all things are possible. Perhaps you are daydreaming about changing the world or improving the circumstances in your life. While excitement is a positive mind-set, you could better apply it if you first focus on grounding your euphoria today. Keep in mind that all dreams are accomplished with a solid plan, and you can still retain your excitement and hope for the future while coming up with reasonable steps to take now. If you can experience your emotions and not let them influence your thoughts too much, you can more easily make logical decisions that will further your goals. Today might be a good day to write a vision statement for your goals. By thinking about what you want to accomplish, you can proceed in a more organized manner.
When we focus on creating and following a solid plan of action, we greatly enhance our chances for success. The ability to dream and imagine better lives is a great gift available to each of us. While we can use this ability to begin the creative process, we also need to focus much of our energy on logical thinking and planning. When we then combine this with the right action steps, we create powerful momentum that can carry us to success. By thinking logically about the path to your goals, instead of getting carried away by your daydreams or emotions today, you can create a detailed road map that will lead you directly to your desired destination.
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DailyOM Course Spotlight by Cayenne Graves Are you feeling lonely and want your life to change? Are you stuck in heartache, grief or loss? Do you often feel there is nothing you can do about the pain? Are you feeling disconnected, invisible and unappreciated for who you are, and feel that you don't matter to anyone? Have you lost someone special? These feelings of loss and loneliness can be excruciatingly painful. This pain can further separate us from others. In this course, you are invited to join hearts with Cayenne Graves, author and founder of The Listening Space. She will be your companion and guide, teaching you the skills and principles you need to rediscover and experience a world of love and connection in 8 week's time.
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8. Sacred Self-Care and Ayurvedic Nutrition
9. 21 Day Plant-Based Plan for a Lighter, Happier YOU!
10. Release Yourself from Family Karma
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 | | Daffodils |
by Madisyn Taylor Some things on this earth look as if they were designed to bring happiness to the hearts of humans. The daffodil, with its bright yellow coloring and green stem, is one such creation. The daffodil makes its appearance in the spring, abundant and inexpensive, bringing gladness as sure as sunshine itself to whoever is lucky enough to receive a single stem, or a bunch, of these delicate yellow miracles. It is as if the sun has shed a layer of skin and fashioned a flower out of it.
Color psychologists suggest that too much yellow can be too stimulating, but in small doses it inspires hope and good cheer. The daffodil is a perfect-sized package of yellow for anyone feeling glum or energetically low. It can spur us to action or simply imbue us with a feeling of optimism as it vibrantly glows in our homes or on our desks at work. The daffodil's presence is ideal in any region where sunshine is scarce as it seems to carry the sun in the soft flesh of its petals. The bulbs are not expensive, and the flowers give so much that you may decide to plant a few in your yard or in a window box. Then again, you may simply wait until they arrive in neat little bundles in the grocery store or flower shop. They are usually very reasonably priced, so you can afford to spoil yourself, and those you love, with a large bouquet.
A daffodil placed under the windshield wiper of a loved one's car says, "Be happy! Spring has sprung! I love you!" A collection of stems gathered and placed in a Mason jar can be left on someone's doorstep to remind them of the simple beauties that abound in this life. Don't forget to bless yourself with a vase of these bright blossoms on your kitchen table or nightstand. Every time you see them, you will be filled with the happiness and warmth of the sun. |
DailyOM Course Spotlight by Stephanie Bennett Vogt In today's busy world we tend to over-schedule ourselves, piling on more responsibilities, more commitments, and inevitably more stress. Our relationships suffer, our homes fall into disarray and our bodies and souls begin to languish. In our quest for convenience, and in an effort to produce more time in our hectic day, we overload ourselves with all the latest technological advancements, yet we often find that they only invite more complication and disconnect. If we can find ways to dial back the excess and forgo unnecessary (often self-imposed) obligations, we can begin to thrive in ways that are reflected in every area of our lives. Time for self care and soul nourishment, deepening of relationships, and surrounding ourselves with beauty come to the forefront of our priorities as less important list items fall away. This year-long course is designed to help you reduce the overwhelm and simplify your life in ways that lighten, enlighten, and last! Stephanie Bennett Vogt gives you easy to follow, bite sized pieces of wisdom and guidance for reducing the noise and slowing down the pace. She offers a series of simple steps you can take to not only make your life flow better, but feel better!
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| | Meaning In Your Work | Cancer Horoscope May 30, 2018 Your determination to get things done efficiently could make you more diligent at work today. By taking care of your responsibilities, you can create more time for the things in your life that feed your soul - your family, friends, and spiritual practice. Knowing this could make the duties you have at work seem much more valuable, since, once you understand that your work is a means to a positive end, you could be much more motivated to accomplish your tasks. Keeping in mind today that work is an essential, albeit small, part of your life could make it easier for you to delve into what you are doing and to view it as much more meaningful than simply a series of tasks. If you can see that your work is something that enriches other areas of your life, you might not only get things done easily but also see the greater value of what you do.
Understanding how our work lives intersect with our emotional and spiritual lives brings greater meaning to our tasks. If we only viewed our work as a list of things to complete and success as checking off those tasks, then we would miss the most valuable aspect of our work - that it is a way to use our talents to the fullest in order to create benefits for ourselves and those around us. By seeing your work today as something that is an integral part of you, you will remain motivated and realize the larger picture of your place in the world.
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DailyOM Course Spotlight by Stephanie Bennett Vogt In today's busy world we tend to over-schedule ourselves, piling on more responsibilities, more commitments, and inevitably more stress. Our relationships suffer, our homes fall into disarray and our bodies and souls begin to languish. In our quest for convenience, and in an effort to produce more time in our hectic day, we overload ourselves with all the latest technological advancements, yet we often find that they only invite more complication and disconnect. If we can find ways to dial back the excess and forgo unnecessary (often self-imposed) obligations, we can begin to thrive in ways that are reflected in every area of our lives. Time for self care and soul nourishment, deepening of relationships, and surrounding ourselves with beauty come to the forefront of our priorities as less important list items fall away. This year-long course is designed to help you reduce the overwhelm and simplify your life in ways that lighten, enlighten, and last! Stephanie Bennett Vogt gives you easy to follow, bite sized pieces of wisdom and guidance for reducing the noise and slowing down the pace. She offers a series of simple steps you can take to not only make your life flow better, but feel better!
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2. 15 Minute Yoga for Aches and Pains
3. Fit and Fierce Over 40
4. Sacred Self-Care and Ayurvedic Nutrition
5. 21 Day Booty Core
6. 21 Day Ultimate Tabata Yoga Challenge
7. 21 Day Plant-Based Plan for a Lighter, Happier YOU!
8. How to Communicate Like a Buddhist
9. 21 Days of Prayer to Change Your Life
10. 21 Day Beautiful Arms & Abs Transformation
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