Today's DailyOM Offerings...
April 22, 2014
Enchanted Journey
Everstar
2003
Believe... Enter a world of enchantment. Join Everstar on their magical travels into realms of myth and mystery inspired by The Lord of the Rings. Magic abounds with sounds of both orchestral and exotic instruments, as well as grand piano, classical, 12-string and electric guitars, silver flute, Celtic harp and percussion. The moods move through symphonic flare, to misty soundscapes and renaissance-flavored dances - all touched by the special mastery of the musicians of Everstar. This engaging album transports you to a magical would and will intrigue and delight all fans of fantasy. Produced by award-winning artists, David and Steve Gordon.
April 22, 2014
Regrouping for Success
Sagittarius Daily Horoscope
You may feel the need to slow down and relax today so you can make adjustments to your goals. Perhaps you are thinking about refining your plans or reconsidering earlier decisions and determining whether they still have merit. Taking time to regroup and evaluate your long-term goals could give you a renewed sense of purpose. By thinking about what you need to achieve and the steps you need to take to execute your plan, you can determine whether you are still on track or if adjustments need to be made. If you discover that your long-term goals have changed, then spend time today coming up with a new strategy.
By consistently evaluating the progress we make toward our goals, we can refine our stronger focus so we achieve our objectives in less time. Just as we change and grow throughout the course of our lives, so do our goals. Instead of continuing to work toward objectives that no longer suit us, it is a good idea to take time to regroup and evaluate whether our current goals are still viable. Even if our goals haven’t changed, we might realize that we are engaging in activities or strategies that are not serving us and are delaying our success. We can then make changes that will get us back on track so that we achieve our objectives as efficiently and quickly as possible. By slowing down and taking time to think about your plans today, you can accomplish your goals with the least amount of frustration and distraction.
April 22, 2014
Before the World Wakes
Morning Meditation
by Madisyn Taylor
In the first moments of day before our mind is fully awake can be a wonderful time for 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.
Enchanted Journey
Everstar
2003
Believe... Enter a world of enchantment. Join Everstar on their magical travels into realms of myth and mystery inspired by The Lord of the Rings. Magic abounds with sounds of both orchestral and exotic instruments, as well as grand piano, classical, 12-string and electric guitars, silver flute, Celtic harp and percussion. The moods move through symphonic flare, to misty soundscapes and renaissance-flavored dances - all touched by the special mastery of the musicians of Everstar. This engaging album transports you to a magical would and will intrigue and delight all fans of fantasy. Produced by award-winning artists, David and Steve Gordon.
April 22, 2014
Regrouping for Success
Sagittarius Daily Horoscope
You may feel the need to slow down and relax today so you can make adjustments to your goals. Perhaps you are thinking about refining your plans or reconsidering earlier decisions and determining whether they still have merit. Taking time to regroup and evaluate your long-term goals could give you a renewed sense of purpose. By thinking about what you need to achieve and the steps you need to take to execute your plan, you can determine whether you are still on track or if adjustments need to be made. If you discover that your long-term goals have changed, then spend time today coming up with a new strategy.
By consistently evaluating the progress we make toward our goals, we can refine our stronger focus so we achieve our objectives in less time. Just as we change and grow throughout the course of our lives, so do our goals. Instead of continuing to work toward objectives that no longer suit us, it is a good idea to take time to regroup and evaluate whether our current goals are still viable. Even if our goals haven’t changed, we might realize that we are engaging in activities or strategies that are not serving us and are delaying our success. We can then make changes that will get us back on track so that we achieve our objectives as efficiently and quickly as possible. By slowing down and taking time to think about your plans today, you can accomplish your goals with the least amount of frustration and distraction.
April 22, 2014
Before the World Wakes
Morning Meditation
by Madisyn Taylor
In the first moments of day before our mind is fully awake can be a wonderful time for 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.