  | | Being Your Own Village |
Simple survival requires us to be in possession of many skills. The pursuit of dreams requires many more. Most individuals rely on the support of a village, whether peopled by relatives or community members, to effectively address the numerous ways we need assistance. This can mean anything from asking favors of acquaintances and leaning on loved ones for support to paying a skilled artisan to handle specialized tasks. However, each human being is born with the capacity to be their own village. We embody many roles throughout our lifetimes, all of which are representative of our capacity for self-sufficiency and self-determination. In different moments in our lives, we are our own counselor, janitor, caregiver, cook, healer, teacher, and student. Our willingness to joyfully take on these roles grants us the power to maintain control over the direction our life's journey takes.
In times past, human beings learned all of the skills needed for survival. Today, the majority of people specialize in a single discipline, which they hone throughout their lives. Thus, many of us feel uncomfortable standing at the helm of our own existence. We question our ability to make decisions concerning our own health, happiness, and welfare, and are left feeling dependent and powerless. But the authority to take ultimate responsibility for our lives is simply a matter of believing that we have the necessary faith and intelligence to cope with any circumstance the universe chooses to place in our path. Proving that we can each be our own villages through action enables us to accept that we are strong enough to exist autonomously. Cooking, cultivating a garden of fruits and vegetables, undertaking minor home repair, or adopting a healthier lifestyle can help you reassert your will.
Being your own village does not mean embracing isolation, for a balanced life is built upon the dual foundations of the inner and the outer villages. Rather, being your own village is a celebration of your wondrous inner strength and resourcefulness, as well as an acknowledgment of your innate ability to capably steer the course of your life. |
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 | | Appreciating Yourself | Cancer Horoscope September 2, 2021 You could feel unappreciated today by others today. Perhaps you feel uncertain about the quality of your performance in the workplace, and this could cause you to feel that you are being judged unfairly. While appreciation from others is always welcome acknowledgment, you might want to turn your attention inward today and affirm the quality of your work for yourself. Building up your self-confidence and ability to handle the work will empower you to give your best effort. In addition, praising yourself for a job well done and encouraging yourself to do better in any area where you feel you could use some improvement can give you a greater sense of empowerment about your work. The more confident you feel about yourself and your abilities, the less you will need to be validated by others.
Giving ourselves positive feedback about our work can help us feel more confident about our abilities and accomplishments. We often turn to others to validate our achievements and recognize your abilities when we can easily validate ourselves. Choosing to focus on our strengths and praise ourselves for doing a good job makes us feel more confident about our abilities and encourages us to give our best to every task. We then feel a sense of pride and satisfaction for what we have accomplished, even if others don't make a point of expressing their appreciation. We also won't feel the need to seek approval from others. Give yourself the gift of validation by recognizing your skills and accomplishments today, and you will feel good about yourself and your work. |
DailyOM Course Spotlight by Alex Horton Pilates is a beneficial workout that anyone at any fitness level can do to restore, strengthen, and align their entire body. In this course, Pilates instructor Alex Hurton uses detailed videos to teach you how to build a foundational Pilates practice that improves your overall stability, flexibility, and mobility. Through mind-body connection techniques and soothing breathing tips, you'll also learn how to ease tension and correctly engage your muscles. By the end, these movements will make you feel vibrant and confident, whether on or off the mat.
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 | | Morning Meditation |
Just before the coming of the pale rays of dawn, Mother Nature exists in a state of flux. Earth's energy is stable, free of the disordered vibrations that are a by-product of humanity's comings and goings. In these first moments of day, when the sun's golden light is only just peeking over the horizon, our animal mind remains in the land of slumber though we ourselves are awake. Deep sleep has washed away the impurities of existence that accumulated within us, so our mental, physical, and emotional potential is heightened. To meditate in this peaceful yet energetically charged in-between time is to connect with the divine in an extremely intimate fashion. We discover a new kinship with the universal life force during morning meditations because our awareness becomes a mirror for earthly consciousness -- we wake as the world wakes, quietly embracing the joy of being and setting the tone for a serene, fulfilling day.
In the first glorious glow of morning, the light, air, and energy flowing around us speak in hushed tones of the activity to come. While we recognize that another day of being means becoming once again immersed in the challenges of action and reaction, we also understand that we can draw upon the unique energetic qualities of daybreak for comfort, creativity, and vigor. There is bliss in the simple knowledge that we have been given the gift of another day of existence. We are inspired by sights and sounds of the sun's gentle ascension. Birds serenade the luminosity, which grows richer by the minute. And though we may feel a residual lethargy, our vitality returns as our meditation helps us to become one with the stirring of other beings rubbing the sleep from their eyes. At the start of each day, our destiny has not yet been written, and so there is nothing we cannot do.
How we choose to meditate is less important than our choice to attune ourselves to the spirit of wakefulness that travels round the world each and every day. Even the briefest moment of quiet contemplation in the muted light of the sun can put all that is yet to come into perspective. As a consequence of our daybreak reflections, our lives are imbued with the same stability, tranquility, and increased awareness that humanity has long associated with the stillness of early morning. |
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| | A Loving Forum | Cancer Horoscope September 1, 2021 You could feel protective and supportive of your loved ones today. These feelings could indicate a need to nurture and bond more closely with your loved ones. One way to do this is to inquire about their needs. Creating a receptive atmosphere for sharing so you can ask how they're doing might be enough to encourage them to open up and share their thoughts and feelings with you. You may also want to express your desire today to help with any concerns they may have. Knowing that you care can be enough to help your loved ones feel closer and more connected to you. Asking about their well-being can reassure you that all is well.
Expressing our love and concern for family members and friends can encourage open communication while strengthening the bonds we share. With our busy lifestyles, we might not realize the importance of showing our loved ones that we care for them. While they probably assume that we love them, expressing this clearly can do wonders for our relationships. Sharing our feelings and offering support for whatever the people we love might need makes them feel loved and nurtured. This will make them feel more inclined to open up. Sharing your feelings and creating a receptive forum for your loved ones to do the same today will foster the deeper bonds that you crave. |
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3. Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days
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