  | | Being Alone |
by Madisyn Taylor The most important relationship we have in our lives is with ourselves. And even though we are the only ones who are present at every moment of our lives--from birth onward--this relationship can be the most difficult one to cultivate. This may be because society places such emphasis on the importance of being in a romantic partnership, even teaching us to set aside our own needs for the needs of another. Until we know ourselves, however, we cannot possibly choose the right relationship to support our mutual growth toward our highest potential. By allowing ourselves to be comfortable with being alone, we can become the people with whom we want to have a relationship.
Perhaps at no other time in history has it been possible for people to survive, and even thrive, while living alone. We can now support ourselves financially, socially, and emotionally without needing a spouse for survival in any of these realms. With this freedom, we can pursue our own interests and create fulfilling partnerships with friends, business partners, creative cohorts, and neighbors. Once we've satisfied our needs and created our support system, a mate then becomes someone with whom we can share the bounty of all we've created and the beauty we've discovered within ourselves.
As we move away from tradition and fall into more natural cycles of being in the world today, we may find that there are times where being alone nourishes us and other periods in which a partnership is best for our growth. We may need to learn to create spaces to be alone within relationships. When we can shift our expectations of our relationships with ourselves and others to opportunities for discovery, we open ourselves to forge new paths and encounter uncharted territory. Being willing to know and love ourselves, and to find what truly makes us feel deeply and strongly, gives us the advantage of being able to attract and choose the right people with whom to share ourselves, whether those relationships fall into recognizable roles or not. Choosing to enjoy being alone allows us to fully explore our most important relationship--the one with our true selves. |
DailyOM Course Spotlight by Chris Armstrong You want and deserve a happy, equal, and authentic relationship. This is no secret. Attaining one can feel difficult, and is most definitely a personal journey. This course will help you get there with authentic, realistic and actionable information, tips, and advice. This is not a course about the secret ingredients to making someone love you, nor does it tell you how to find love in 48 days. It is absolutely worth your time, however. You see, love is patient and requires that you love yourself fully, which then strengthens your relationships with others. We are going to talk about this through a reflective and introspective lens. This 7 week course will take you on a journey of self-discovery that puts who you are and what you need in perspective. You will receive thought-provoking, action-oriented guidance and techniques for fully exploring and ultimately learning to love yourself, learning to love your needs, learning to teach people how to treat you, and learning to balance the head and the heart. Then and only then will you be able to have that equal and authentic relationship that you truly deserve.
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 | | Abundant Sourcing | Cancer Horoscope July 31, 2019 You may find that you identify with your worldly possessions today. You may also feel a need for more material stability and security, which could lead you to spend money as a way to feel more abundant. While this may temporarily soothe your insecurities, you might be better off fostering an inner sense of abundance and showing yourself how you already have everything you need. If you don't quite believe this at first, keep focusing on the good that already exists in your life and you will attract more of it. You might also want to express gratitude today for what you do have. You can begin by keeping a gratitude journal or beginning and ending every day by saying "thank you" out loud.
We can create all the security and stability we need by simply turning within and focusing our thoughts on abundance. Regardless of how many financial resources we have, our perception will be one of lack if we believe that what we have is not enough. If we can decide that we are already abundant and focus with gratitude on the good things in our lives, we will feel wealthy and blessed. This causes us to radiate positive energy, which will, in turn, attract even more abundance to us in the forms of beneficial relationships, good health, and monetary wealth. The more you can focus on the abundance within and around you today, the wealthier and more satisfied you will feel. |
DailyOM Course Spotlight by Chris Armstrong You want and deserve a happy, equal, and authentic relationship. This is no secret. Attaining one can feel difficult, and is most definitely a personal journey. This course will help you get there with authentic, realistic and actionable information, tips, and advice. This is not a course about the secret ingredients to making someone love you, nor does it tell you how to find love in 48 days. It is absolutely worth your time, however. You see, love is patient and requires that you love yourself fully, which then strengthens your relationships with others. We are going to talk about this through a reflective and introspective lens. This 7 week course will take you on a journey of self-discovery that puts who you are and what you need in perspective. You will receive thought-provoking, action-oriented guidance and techniques for fully exploring and ultimately learning to love yourself, learning to love your needs, learning to teach people how to treat you, and learning to balance the head and the heart. Then and only then will you be able to have that equal and authentic relationship that you truly deserve.
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4. Financial Affirmations to Start Your Day
5. Dancer's Legs in 14 Days
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7. 7 Weeks to Self-Love
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 | | The Paradox of Spirit |
by Madisyn Taylor Each of us has a spiritual self that animates our bodies and infuses our thoughts and feelings. Our language is limited to the world we know for descriptions of something that perhaps cannot be fully comprehended by the human mind. Therefore, only metaphors approach the expressions that give us a true sense of our spiritual nature. The paradox lies in opposing concepts, all of which are true at the same time. And in harmonizing the opposites, we begin to know the wonders of the spirit.
The self is not small or big but is both at the same time. Our spirit is like a drop in the ocean of spiritual energy. Although our spirit seems like a small, disconnected part of a larger whole, it is still made of the same things and can become part of the vast ocean once again. Our individual spirit seems to inhabit our bodies like a passenger in a vehicle but at the same time is not bound by our bodies. Spirits can reach across the miles to touch the heart of a loved one or expand to become one with the universe. We may feel small and perhaps insignificantly young when we look up at the stars, but we are made of the same basic elements. Perhaps looking at the stars is merely a reflection of what is going on within each atom and cell of our being. We are a universe within a universe. Our spirits are ever renewing, yet ageless and eternal. So the self is not new or old but both at once.
So our spiritual self is not small or big, new or old. We may experience life as good and bad, right and wrong, happy and sad, but this is the experience of the material world of dualities, not the truth of our spritual nature. By going within to touch the eternal and changeless energy at our center, we can go beyond the contrasting metaphors to the experience of oneness. And in that connection we can know big and small, new and old, movement and stillness. By accepting the paradox of spirit, we open ourselves to the fullness of our own being. |
DailyOM Course Spotlight by Deepak Chopra In this life-changing course, Deepak Chopra reveals "the forgotten miracle"--the body's infinite capacity for change and renewal. "You cannot take advantage of this miracle," Chopra says, "unless you are willing to completely reinvent your body, transforming it from a material object to a dynamic, flowing process. Your physical body is a fiction. Every cell is made up of two invisible ingredients: awareness and energy. This course details five recent breakthroughs of the body that lead to self-transformation by changing the distorted energy patterns that are the root cause of aging, infirmity, and disease. Transformation can't end with the body, however; it must involve the soul. The soul--seemingly invisible, aloof, and apart from the material world--actually creates the body. Only by going to the level of the soul will you reach your full potential, bringing more intelligence, creativity, and awareness into every aspect of your life.
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| | Take Turns | Cancer Horoscope July 30, 2019 You may identify strongly with your personal beliefs today, and you could be less inclined to compromise. Perhaps you are interacting with friends, loved ones, or coworkers, and you feel adamant about standing your ground in the face of disagreement or opposition. It may serve you to be more open to others when communicating today. Try listening to their views and opinions so you can see things from their points of view. You might also want to pause before replying so that you are responding, rather than reacting, to what they have to say. You may find that your views are better received as a result of your willingness to listen to other people's opinions.
We foster mutually receptive communication when we are willing to listen to people's thoughts and beliefs. When we are open to hearing what others have to say, we encourage discussion. Our conversations partners know that they are being listened to and are more inclined to hear our views when our turn comes to speak. We have created an atmosphere of openness and willingness through our efforts to consider other people's viewpoints. In the process of being open to their ideas, our ideas may transform. Stay open to the viewpoints of others today, and you will find that your ideas have a place in your discussions as much as theirs do. |
DailyOM Course Spotlight by Deepak Chopra In this life-changing course, Deepak Chopra reveals "the forgotten miracle"--the body's infinite capacity for change and renewal. "You cannot take advantage of this miracle," Chopra says, "unless you are willing to completely reinvent your body, transforming it from a material object to a dynamic, flowing process. Your physical body is a fiction. Every cell is made up of two invisible ingredients: awareness and energy. This course details five recent breakthroughs of the body that lead to self-transformation by changing the distorted energy patterns that are the root cause of aging, infirmity, and disease. Transformation can't end with the body, however; it must involve the soul. The soul--seemingly invisible, aloof, and apart from the material world--actually creates the body. Only by going to the level of the soul will you reach your full potential, bringing more intelligence, creativity, and awareness into every aspect of your life.
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2. From Codependent to Independent
3. 21 Day Yoga Shred For Men
4. Financial Affirmations to Start Your Day
5. Dancer's Legs in 14 Days
6. Unhinge Your Hips and Hamstrings
7. Overcoming Body Stiffness
8. 7 Weeks to Self-Love
9. What Women Need to Know About Men
10. Be Abtastic in 7 Days
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