Dear Friends,
Here we are again meeting in this space on the first day of a new year. If you are like most people I know, there is a feeling of relief as we shed and release 2016. Saying last year was difficult would be an understatement for many of you. Personally, I watched so many friends walk through pain and adversity. I remember writing this newsletter last year at this time and felt that 2016 would be a great year of change--of course I had no idea at the time what that meant. Although these experiences are often our greatest teachers, they still remain painful nonetheless.
Moving into this year, we find ourselves in transition as individuals and as humans living on the planet together. One of the best ways to help the whole is to start with yourself. Becoming the strongest and most fully awakened version of yourself will greatly help heal our collective wounds. Please don't underestimate the power of working on yourself to help shift humanity--it is important work. You may recall many DailyOM stories I have written about this very issue.
Many of you know that I am an empath, I feel the emotions of other people both on an individual level and a global level. Because of this, January 1 is often one of my best days of the year because so many people are happy to shed the old and welcome the new. There is renewed excitement about starting a new routine or program and a feeling of creative energy is in the air. This energy is something we can all take advantage of to help us become the best version of ourselves.
If you want to start the new year with a renewed sense of purpose, here are five online courses I have handpicked that will help you on your way. I've had the great honor to meet and be friends with almost all of these course authors, and each one has been so passionate about bringing you the best course they can with quality work.
21-Day Yoga Shred by Sadie Nardini. This is a three-week course where you will receive a new lesson each day (21 lessons). I had the great honor to meet Sadie when she stopped by our DailyOM office recently. She truly embodies what she teaches and is so passionate about her work. In this course she will teach you a fast-acting and empowering cleanse and yoga practice. Receive up to three videos daily, 21 delicious and nourishing recipes, and success-building inspirations. You will become stronger in mind, body, and spirit!
more info A Year to Clear What Is Holding You Back! by Stephanie Bennet. This 365-day course is organized into 52 weekly segments and is one of our top-selling courses. You will learn about the five clearing techniques: slow down, simplify, sense, surrender, and self-care. Some examples of weekly themes are moving stuck energy, shining the light on invisible clutter, breaking the chain of pain, and more.
more info 21-Day Total Goddess Workout by Jannine Murray. In this online course you will receive a new lesson each day for 22 days. Included are 30-minute workouts, meal plans, affirmations and wisdom, journaling exercises, and so much more. Jannine will help you dial into weight, hormone, insomnia, and craving issues that are specific to women.
more info The Best Year of Your Life by Debbie Ford. This is a 52-week course where Debbie will teach you the key to happiness and loving yourself through the power of choice, stopping self-sabotage, examining your shadow, forgiving yourself, and more. Debbie has put together a beautiful course to truly heal your mind, body, and spirit.
more info A Year of Rumi by Andrew Harvey. In this 365-day course you will receive a hand-selected poem by the amazing scholar Andrew Harvey. He is a brilliant translator of Rumi and a wonderful human being in his own right. Starting your day with a quote from Rumi is a beautiful gift for yourself. (Note, the 365 days start when you sign up, not only on January 1.)
more info Thank you, dear readers, for another year of inviting me into your life. I am constantly amazed by you and the stories you share with me. I wish you so much love, peace, and strength for this year and all years.
Be well,
Madisyn Taylor
