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by Madisyn Taylor As modern life makes a wealth of information and opportunities available to us, we may find ourselves torn between a wide variety of interests and projects. Our excitement may entice us to try all of them at once, but doing so only diffuses our energy, leaving us unable to fully experience any of them. Like an electrical socket with too many things plugged into it, we may be in danger of overheating and burning out. But if we can choose one thing at a time to focus all of our attention upon, we can make the most of our life-force energy, engaging ourselves fully in the moment so that it can nurture us in return.
Our attention can be pulled in many directions, not only in our own lives, but by advertising, media, and the hustle and bustle of our surroundings. But when we take the time to listen to our inner guidance and focus our thoughts on the goals that resonate the most strongly within us, the rest of the world will fade away. This may mean focusing the spotlight of our attention upon developing one aspect of our work, one course of study, or one hobby to pursue in our free time, but it doesn't mean that we have to stay focused on only one thing forever. We may never know which of our interests is best suited to our abilities and heart's desires unless we give it a proper chance. By being fully present with all that we are and all that we have, we can experience each choice fully and make the most fulfilling choices for our energetic investments.
Because we are multi-faceted beings, we are perpetually involved in many aspects of life in every moment. Our work in the world is necessary to attend to our physical needs, and our relationships are important for our emotional needs, but when we engage our spirit as well, we can choose the area that will nurture body, mind and soul. Staying focused in each moment allows us move with the rhythmic flow of the universe and harmonize all aspects of our being into balanced whole.
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DailyOM Course Spotlight by Cynthia Kane I used to lie awake at night and worry about work, family, friends, boyfriends. Honestly, I would obsess about all of it. And while all these thoughts and emotions were going on inside I rarely expressed any of them. Instead, a colleague would knock on my cubicle while I was in the middle of something and I'd roll my eyes and say in a passive aggressive tone, "what can I do for you now." Or my boyfriend would ask me to empty the water out of the tea kettle and I'd argue about why leaving it there made sense. Sometimes someone even asking me a simple question like what do you want for lunch would be difficult to answer. There was so much clutter in my head that I couldn't focus or slow down to express myself accurately. Everything irked me and had me reacting impulsively damaging my relationships. Of course I wanted to interact differently I just didn't know how. So I went out and learned everything I could about how to communicate to express myself in a clear, direct, and accurate way.
Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. Find True Love in 27 Days
2. Change Your Life with Energy Medicine Yoga
3. 21 Day Yoga Shred
4. 21 Day Total Goddess Workout
5. Clear Your Home, Clear Your Life
6. 8 Week Whole Body Makeover!
7. The Ultimate 7 Day Cleanse
8. 21 Day Beginner Yoga
9. Reinventing The Body, Resurrecting the Soul
10. Intimacy Without Responsibility
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 | | Reflection On Relationships | Cancer Horoscope April 28, 2017 You may feel challenged by recent interactions in your relationships today. This could leave you feeling like you want to withdraw from the world in order to reflect upon your situation. If it seems that one of your relationships may have some tension, you might consider examining the nature of your connection with that person today. You can ask yourself what you truly feel about that person and think about the reasons for your feelings. Then try thinking about what your role is in the relationship and whether or not it is healthy for you or for the other person. You may notice that when you think about your relationships honestly, you can understand the source of your frustration with another person more easily.
Taking responsibility to think about our part in relationships helps us develop healthier connections with others. There are times when we feel irritated by our interactions with another person but ignore our true feelings. Real friendships come from being honest with ourselves about the nature of our relationship. By making the effort to understand how we function with others and how others make us feel, we are direct about our thoughts. This honesty in turn helps us be more sincere, and we realize that there are some relationships worth holding on to and others that we must let go. Even though it may seem painful, our straightforwardness allows us to determine what is best for us. You will notice that you will be more truthful about your feelings about others by reflecting upon your relationships today. |
DailyOM Course Spotlight by Cynthia Kane I used to lie awake at night and worry about work, family, friends, boyfriends. Honestly, I would obsess about all of it. And while all these thoughts and emotions were going on inside I rarely expressed any of them. Instead, a colleague would knock on my cubicle while I was in the middle of something and I'd roll my eyes and say in a passive aggressive tone, "what can I do for you now." Or my boyfriend would ask me to empty the water out of the tea kettle and I'd argue about why leaving it there made sense. Sometimes someone even asking me a simple question like what do you want for lunch would be difficult to answer. There was so much clutter in my head that I couldn't focus or slow down to express myself accurately. Everything irked me and had me reacting impulsively damaging my relationships. Of course I wanted to interact differently I just didn't know how. So I went out and learned everything I could about how to communicate to express myself in a clear, direct, and accurate way.
Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. Find True Love in 27 Days
2. Change Your Life with Energy Medicine Yoga
3. 21 Day Yoga Shred
4. 21 Day Total Goddess Workout
5. Clear Your Home, Clear Your Life
6. 8 Week Whole Body Makeover!
7. The Ultimate 7 Day Cleanse
8. 21 Day Beginner Yoga
9. Reinventing The Body, Resurrecting the Soul
10. Intimacy Without Responsibility
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 | | Choosing True Connections |
by Madisyn Taylor We are often lured by the promise of new technologies to make our lives easier and help connect us to others. While they do so in many ways, they also present each of us with opportunities to make new choices about how we spend our time and invest our energy. Most gadgets are generally meant to improve the quality of our lives, but it is when we spend too much time with them that they actually do the opposite. By always using our portable emailers, cell phones, video games, and surfing the Internet, we actually become less connected and more distracted. By becoming aware of these tendencies, we harness the power to overcome them and make better choices for ourselves and our families.
Once we decide to consciously put our gadgets to work for us, we become masters of our time. We can give our full attention to whatever we are doing and not let phone conversations and other distractions take the place of human contact. Each of us has the ability to consciously choose to be more present in our lives. We can decide at any time to leave our gadgets behind and become aware of the sights and sounds around us in order to expand our awareness and be fully present in our bodies and our surroundings.
When we use our discernment about how we invest our personal energy, we can be sure that we choose only the best for ourselves and those we love. Our gadgets can be useful tools for our journey in the material world, but we must not forget that we are spiritual beings having a human experience and that means interacting with people on a personal level. Choices that enliven us and help us feel connected to our world and our loved ones always deserve our full attention and presence of mind, body, and spirit.
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DailyOM Course Spotlight by Patty Blue Hayes Do you feel like you lost yourself in your relationship? When the partnership ends you may be left standing still and stunned as you look around and gaze at your reflection in the mirror, wondering, Who am I? How did I end up here? You may have buried parts of yourself as you went along with the preferences, patterns and direction your partner chose. From music selections, hobbies, personal values, food choices, recreational activities, spiritual growth and even paint color choices, you may have decided it was easier to allow them to guide your relationship path or you developed a habit of yielding to their desires. If you'd like to embark upon this mysterious search for your shining treasures, you're invited to discover the lost parts of yourself, reconnect with your forgotten self and redefine the meaning of your life. As you discover the clues on the treasure hunt with curiosity, openness and heart-centered intuition, you will unearth some of your soul's beautiful buried gems.
Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. Find True Love in 27 Days
2. 21 Day Yoga Shred
3. Change Your Life with Energy Medicine Yoga
4. 8 Week Whole Body Makeover!
5. 21 Day Total Goddess Workout
6. The Ultimate 7 Day Cleanse
7. Clear Your Home, Clear Your Life
8. 21 Day Beginner Yoga
9. Intimacy Without Responsibility
10. Reinventing The Body, Resurrecting the Soul
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| | Buoyed By Belief | Cancer Horoscope April 27, 2017 An upbeat and affirmative mood can bolster your spirits today, soothing any lingering stress or resentment you might feel. You are likely feeling wholly optimistic regarding your eventual ability to meet your goals, and you may sense that this can be an auspicious time to revisit aims that proved overwhelming in the past. Your confidence and fortitude can serve as fuel for your enthusiasm today, ensuring that you can confront even the most dire challenges with a surprising level of tenacity. If you believe that you are destined to achieve your ambitions, it is unlikely that you will meet disappointments capable of draining your resolve.
The confidence with which we employ our strengths is an important factor in our ability to achieve our potential because we are more apt to feel optimistic about our prospects when we believe in ourselves. To trust in oneself is to acknowledge that while there are many circumstances that can stand in the way of success, we are nonetheless up to the task of realizing our dreams. We are consequently unwilling to allow any one challenge to interfere with our ability to achieve our goals, whether in the short term or in the long term. When adversity rears its head in our lives, we simply struggle forward, secure in the knowledge that there is almost nothing in this world that can keep us from fulfilling our potential. You will feel sure of yourself as you pursue your purpose today because you believe in the inevitability of your success. |
DailyOM Course Spotlight by Patty Blue Hayes Do you feel like you lost yourself in your relationship? When the partnership ends you may be left standing still and stunned as you look around and gaze at your reflection in the mirror, wondering, Who am I? How did I end up here? You may have buried parts of yourself as you went along with the preferences, patterns and direction your partner chose. From music selections, hobbies, personal values, food choices, recreational activities, spiritual growth and even paint color choices, you may have decided it was easier to allow them to guide your relationship path or you developed a habit of yielding to their desires. If you'd like to embark upon this mysterious search for your shining treasures, you're invited to discover the lost parts of yourself, reconnect with your forgotten self and redefine the meaning of your life. As you discover the clues on the treasure hunt with curiosity, openness and heart-centered intuition, you will unearth some of your soul's beautiful buried gems.
Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. Find True Love in 27 Days
2. 21 Day Yoga Shred
3. Change Your Life with Energy Medicine Yoga
4. 8 Week Whole Body Makeover!
5. 21 Day Total Goddess Workout
6. The Ultimate 7 Day Cleanse
7. Clear Your Home, Clear Your Life
8. 21 Day Beginner Yoga
9. Intimacy Without Responsibility
10. Reinventing The Body, Resurrecting the Soul
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