Today's DailyOM Offerings...
April 16, 2013
The Tibetan Healing Music Collection
Nawang Khechog
2002
In 1991, former monk and master of the bamboo flute Nawang Khechog resolved to return to mountain seclusion. It was the Dalai Lama himself who finally convinced him to continue sharing the message of peace through his traditional flute music. These three soothing masterpieces use spare melodies and textures to invoke an inner stillness that is the essence of peace.
Nawang intends each of his songs to be a living, breathing meditation. Let them draw you into the vast spaces and sacred serenity of his Himalayan homeland. With didgeridoo, gongs, bells, and drums.
This special offer includes Rhythms of Peace,Sounds of Peace, and Quiet Mind.
3 CDs (2 hours, 42 minutes)
April 16, 2013
Persuasive Openness
Sagittarius Daily Horoscope
Your ability to make a positive impression on others could leave you feeling empowered today which may be because you have the capacity to understand other people’s feelings and thus are able to see the best way to approach a situation. Connecting to the part of yourself that is capable of intuiting the needs of those around you might hold you in good stead today. As you look at a problem, you might first ask the people involved what they feel about the issue. While listening to them, you can imagine that with each breath you take, not only your ears, but also your heart is opening wider, allowing the true message of what you hear to penetrate your being. This could make it easier for you to both understand what is going on with the people you encounter and be fully present to them throughout the day.
Our ability to persuade people stems from being aware and attuned to their wishes. When we wish to be believable or convincing, it is often necessary to find an effective way to tap into the hopes and desire of another person, and the best way to do so is by really opening up to what they have to say. The more receptive we are to others, the more amenable they will be to our ideas in turn. Being sensitive to others will be an act of empowerment for you today, for it will not only give you more information to work from, but also help you establish a greater sense of credibility.
April 16, 2013
Co-Creating with Nature
Conscious Gardening
by Madisyn Taylor
When we decide to give up control of our garden and work in cooperation with the earth, your garden and your life will blossom.
Gardens offer us a perfect opportunity to reconnect to our true selves and remember our place in the natural world. Rather than approach our gardens as mere investments of energy, we can look at the entire process of gardening, from planting seeds to harvesting food, as a way of deepening our conscious relationship with the creative force of the universe. If we are willing to shift our intention from dominating, or at least directing nature, to co-creating with nature instead, we may discover a deep peace and renewed sense of wonder.
To co-create we must first begin with a foundation of mutual respect. As you create your garden in partnership with nature, you can respect the earth, water, insects and animals by using organic seeds, soil and fertilizers. You can also communicate with the plants, insects and elements involved in your garden, and create a regular practice of stillness to listen for any messages they may have for you. When it comes time for harvesting fresh vegetables or picking beautiful blooms, you might even ask permission first. If you ask with an open heart, you will always receive an answer.
Imagine what it would be like to surrender certain aspects of your human world to the precision and surety of the natural environment. You might decide, for example, to forego your calendar and plant in rhythm with the cycles of the moon. Or, you might choose to ignore clock time and water your garden when the sun hits a certain position in the sky. By opening your garden experience to more of nature’s input, you can become available to witness a whole universe of miracles, while engendering a greater sense of honor between the two worlds.
When we recognize ourselves as allies, co-creators, with the earth and the natural world, our relationship to our environment begins to change. We no longer feel the need to control the circumstances around us and can relish in the perfection of all that is.
The Tibetan Healing Music Collection
Nawang Khechog
2002
In 1991, former monk and master of the bamboo flute Nawang Khechog resolved to return to mountain seclusion. It was the Dalai Lama himself who finally convinced him to continue sharing the message of peace through his traditional flute music. These three soothing masterpieces use spare melodies and textures to invoke an inner stillness that is the essence of peace.
Nawang intends each of his songs to be a living, breathing meditation. Let them draw you into the vast spaces and sacred serenity of his Himalayan homeland. With didgeridoo, gongs, bells, and drums.
This special offer includes Rhythms of Peace,Sounds of Peace, and Quiet Mind.
3 CDs (2 hours, 42 minutes)
April 16, 2013
Persuasive Openness
Sagittarius Daily Horoscope
Your ability to make a positive impression on others could leave you feeling empowered today which may be because you have the capacity to understand other people’s feelings and thus are able to see the best way to approach a situation. Connecting to the part of yourself that is capable of intuiting the needs of those around you might hold you in good stead today. As you look at a problem, you might first ask the people involved what they feel about the issue. While listening to them, you can imagine that with each breath you take, not only your ears, but also your heart is opening wider, allowing the true message of what you hear to penetrate your being. This could make it easier for you to both understand what is going on with the people you encounter and be fully present to them throughout the day.
Our ability to persuade people stems from being aware and attuned to their wishes. When we wish to be believable or convincing, it is often necessary to find an effective way to tap into the hopes and desire of another person, and the best way to do so is by really opening up to what they have to say. The more receptive we are to others, the more amenable they will be to our ideas in turn. Being sensitive to others will be an act of empowerment for you today, for it will not only give you more information to work from, but also help you establish a greater sense of credibility.
April 16, 2013
Co-Creating with Nature
Conscious Gardening
by Madisyn Taylor
When we decide to give up control of our garden and work in cooperation with the earth, your garden and your life will blossom.
Gardens offer us a perfect opportunity to reconnect to our true selves and remember our place in the natural world. Rather than approach our gardens as mere investments of energy, we can look at the entire process of gardening, from planting seeds to harvesting food, as a way of deepening our conscious relationship with the creative force of the universe. If we are willing to shift our intention from dominating, or at least directing nature, to co-creating with nature instead, we may discover a deep peace and renewed sense of wonder.
To co-create we must first begin with a foundation of mutual respect. As you create your garden in partnership with nature, you can respect the earth, water, insects and animals by using organic seeds, soil and fertilizers. You can also communicate with the plants, insects and elements involved in your garden, and create a regular practice of stillness to listen for any messages they may have for you. When it comes time for harvesting fresh vegetables or picking beautiful blooms, you might even ask permission first. If you ask with an open heart, you will always receive an answer.
Imagine what it would be like to surrender certain aspects of your human world to the precision and surety of the natural environment. You might decide, for example, to forego your calendar and plant in rhythm with the cycles of the moon. Or, you might choose to ignore clock time and water your garden when the sun hits a certain position in the sky. By opening your garden experience to more of nature’s input, you can become available to witness a whole universe of miracles, while engendering a greater sense of honor between the two worlds.
When we recognize ourselves as allies, co-creators, with the earth and the natural world, our relationship to our environment begins to change. We no longer feel the need to control the circumstances around us and can relish in the perfection of all that is.