Today's DailyOM Offerings...
July 10, 2015
7 Mini Meditations for Mindful Living
Simonette Vaja
2014
Practicing meditations each day and contemplating a particular virtue that you hold in your mind as you go about your business can bring you closer to discovering your particular hope for the future. By listening to these meditations, you can be reminded and reunited with your own creativity and inspiration, enabling you to live your life to the fullest and make every day a gift.
July 10, 2015
Wound-Up and Over-Extended
Sagittarius Daily Horoscope
Fatigue may be plaguing you today as your busy schedule may have had you feeling over-extended. Because of this, you may have wound yourself up and stressed yourself out, which expends even more energy than a heavy schedule on its own. At this point you might even feel that if you begin to unwind, you may completely unravel and lose control, slipping into a deep sleep that lasts longer than you want to imagine. But this may be exactly what you need. If you can schedule a time and make sure no one bothers you, you will be able to reduce any further stress that might be caused if you suddenly collapse without completing all you had to do. Remember that if you don’t allow yourself the chance to rest and rejuvenate, the universe may force it upon you. So today, make room in your busy schedule for yourself to rest and relax.
We may have gotten into the habit of doing everything ourselves, so it may seem like additional effort to ask for help. But this may be the best way to make sure that you get your rest while also taking care of your responsibilities. You might be surprised at how willing people are to help, and by perhaps agreeing to do the same for them when they need it, you may in fact be building yourselves a chance for extra rest on a regular basis. Today by asking for help and seeking rest, you can rejuvenate yourself and improve your quality of life.
July 10, 2015
Conscious Gardening
Co-Creating with Nature
by Madisyn Taylor
To co-create we must first begin with a foundation of mutual respect.
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.
7 Mini Meditations for Mindful Living
Simonette Vaja
2014
Practicing meditations each day and contemplating a particular virtue that you hold in your mind as you go about your business can bring you closer to discovering your particular hope for the future. By listening to these meditations, you can be reminded and reunited with your own creativity and inspiration, enabling you to live your life to the fullest and make every day a gift.
July 10, 2015
Wound-Up and Over-Extended
Sagittarius Daily Horoscope
Fatigue may be plaguing you today as your busy schedule may have had you feeling over-extended. Because of this, you may have wound yourself up and stressed yourself out, which expends even more energy than a heavy schedule on its own. At this point you might even feel that if you begin to unwind, you may completely unravel and lose control, slipping into a deep sleep that lasts longer than you want to imagine. But this may be exactly what you need. If you can schedule a time and make sure no one bothers you, you will be able to reduce any further stress that might be caused if you suddenly collapse without completing all you had to do. Remember that if you don’t allow yourself the chance to rest and rejuvenate, the universe may force it upon you. So today, make room in your busy schedule for yourself to rest and relax.
We may have gotten into the habit of doing everything ourselves, so it may seem like additional effort to ask for help. But this may be the best way to make sure that you get your rest while also taking care of your responsibilities. You might be surprised at how willing people are to help, and by perhaps agreeing to do the same for them when they need it, you may in fact be building yourselves a chance for extra rest on a regular basis. Today by asking for help and seeking rest, you can rejuvenate yourself and improve your quality of life.
July 10, 2015
Conscious Gardening
Co-Creating with Nature
by Madisyn Taylor
To co-create we must first begin with a foundation of mutual respect.
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.