Today's DailyOM Offerings...
June 5, 2017
Find Inner Peace
Sagittarius Daily Horoscope
Your inner self could feel a sense of contentment with the world today, which might be because you know that by seeking solitude in a peaceful sanctuary you can find tranquility. Finding a quiet place might afford you the chance to really sit with your thoughts and drink in the wonders that exist in your life. Perhaps you can take a walk through the woods, stroll on the beach, or simply sit in a restful place in your home, taking the time to contemplate just how blessed your life truly is. Should you notice any negative thoughts arise, you could simply breathe gently and deeply, and imagine them dissipating with each exhale you take. The outer peace you consciously create in your life today could fill your spirit with even greater serenity, balance, and harmony.
Enveloping ourselves in a peaceful environment helps us cultivate peace within. Since our lives are filled with so much stimulation and distractions, it is often difficult to maintain a feeling of inner calm. Creating a space that is immersed in stillness, however, allows us to bring our focus within and without the diversions of the world around us. This alignment between outer and inner world gives us a sense of comfort and quietude that makes it easier to recognize that our true nature is in fact one of gentle calm. Being in a place that soothes your soul and quiets your mind will let you find a deeper and more resonant part of yourself that is peace today.
June 5, 2017
Reactions to Life Events
Conditioned Response
by Madisyn Taylor
Our past experiences can and do influence our emotional reactions and responses to present events.
Our experiences color everything. The events of the past can have a profound effect on how we see our lives now and what we choose to believe about our world. Our past experiences can also influence our emotional reactions and responses to present events. Each of us reacts to stimulus based on what we have learned in life. There is no right or wrong to it; it is simply the result of past experience. Later, when our strong feelings have passed, we may be surprised at our reactions. Yet when we face a similar situation, again our reactions may be the same. When we understand those experiences, we can come that much closer to understanding our reactions and consciously change them.
Between stimulus and reaction exists a fleeting moment of thought. Often, that thought is based on something that has happened to you in the past. When presented with a similar situation later on, your natural impulse is to unconsciously regard it in a similar light. For example, if you survived a traumatic automobile accident as a youngster, the first thing you might feel upon witnessing even a minor collision between vehicles may be intense panic. If you harbor unpleasant associations with death from a past experience, you may find yourself unable to think about death as a gentle release or the next step toward a new kind of existence. You can, however, minimize the intensity of your reactions by identifying the momentary thought that inspires your reaction. Then, next time, replace that thought with a more positive one.
Modifying your reaction by modifying your thoughts is difficult, but it can help you to see and experience formerly unpleasant situations in a whole new light. It allows you to stop reacting unconsciously. Learning the reason of your reactions may also help you put aside a negative reaction long enough to respond in more positive and empowered ways. Your reactions and responses then become about what's happening in the present moment rather than about the past. As time passes, your negative thoughts may lose strength, leaving only your positive thoughts to inform your healthy reactions.
Find Inner Peace
Sagittarius Daily Horoscope
Your inner self could feel a sense of contentment with the world today, which might be because you know that by seeking solitude in a peaceful sanctuary you can find tranquility. Finding a quiet place might afford you the chance to really sit with your thoughts and drink in the wonders that exist in your life. Perhaps you can take a walk through the woods, stroll on the beach, or simply sit in a restful place in your home, taking the time to contemplate just how blessed your life truly is. Should you notice any negative thoughts arise, you could simply breathe gently and deeply, and imagine them dissipating with each exhale you take. The outer peace you consciously create in your life today could fill your spirit with even greater serenity, balance, and harmony.
Enveloping ourselves in a peaceful environment helps us cultivate peace within. Since our lives are filled with so much stimulation and distractions, it is often difficult to maintain a feeling of inner calm. Creating a space that is immersed in stillness, however, allows us to bring our focus within and without the diversions of the world around us. This alignment between outer and inner world gives us a sense of comfort and quietude that makes it easier to recognize that our true nature is in fact one of gentle calm. Being in a place that soothes your soul and quiets your mind will let you find a deeper and more resonant part of yourself that is peace today.
June 5, 2017
Reactions to Life Events
Conditioned Response
by Madisyn Taylor
Our past experiences can and do influence our emotional reactions and responses to present events.
Our experiences color everything. The events of the past can have a profound effect on how we see our lives now and what we choose to believe about our world. Our past experiences can also influence our emotional reactions and responses to present events. Each of us reacts to stimulus based on what we have learned in life. There is no right or wrong to it; it is simply the result of past experience. Later, when our strong feelings have passed, we may be surprised at our reactions. Yet when we face a similar situation, again our reactions may be the same. When we understand those experiences, we can come that much closer to understanding our reactions and consciously change them.
Between stimulus and reaction exists a fleeting moment of thought. Often, that thought is based on something that has happened to you in the past. When presented with a similar situation later on, your natural impulse is to unconsciously regard it in a similar light. For example, if you survived a traumatic automobile accident as a youngster, the first thing you might feel upon witnessing even a minor collision between vehicles may be intense panic. If you harbor unpleasant associations with death from a past experience, you may find yourself unable to think about death as a gentle release or the next step toward a new kind of existence. You can, however, minimize the intensity of your reactions by identifying the momentary thought that inspires your reaction. Then, next time, replace that thought with a more positive one.
Modifying your reaction by modifying your thoughts is difficult, but it can help you to see and experience formerly unpleasant situations in a whole new light. It allows you to stop reacting unconsciously. Learning the reason of your reactions may also help you put aside a negative reaction long enough to respond in more positive and empowered ways. Your reactions and responses then become about what's happening in the present moment rather than about the past. As time passes, your negative thoughts may lose strength, leaving only your positive thoughts to inform your healthy reactions.