Today's DailyOM Offerings...
July 3, 2020
Discreet Generosity
Sagittarius Daily Horoscope
You may experience feelings of kindness and thoughtfulness toward others today, which could give you a good-natured and patient focus. This mood can be beneficial in supportive roles such as serving those in need or helping loved ones through difficulties. One good way to take this focus to the next level is to make a conscious effort to serve others quietly and discreetly today. Rather than calling attention to your kindness and compassion, you can strive to remain behind the scenes as you serve others joyfully and selflessly. You might make an anonymous donation to a local charity, help a local family in need by quietly collecting donations of household necessities or food, or write a thoughtful and encouraging note for a friend who is struggling.
Expressing our compassion in selfless and quiet ways allows our generosity to be its own valuable reward. Though receiving recognition for our efforts to help others can still provide a sense of satisfaction, keeping our gestures quiet and confidential can be much more empowering. Not only does it feel good to perform kind deeds on behalf of others but we also enjoy an added sense of gratification about being able to affect positive change in the world. By focusing more on the positive results our actions create in the lives of others, we are able to feel rewarded and joyful about our efforts, even if they remain known only to us. Adopting the role of an anonymous benefactor today can help you express your compassion for others in meaningful and rewarding ways.
July 3, 2020
The Tortoise And The Hare
At Your Own Pace
by Madisyn Taylor
Like the tortoise and the hare, we all arrive at the same destination, together, eventually.
The classic tale of the tortoise and the hare reminds us that different people take life at different speeds and that one way is not necessarily superior to another. In fact, in the story it is the slower animal that ends up arriving at the destination first. In the same way, some of us seem to move very quickly through the issues and obstacles we all face in our lives. Others need long periods of time to process their feelings and move into new states of awareness. For those of us who perceive ourselves as moving quickly, it can be painful and exasperating to deal with someone else's slower pace. Yet, just like the tortoise and the hare, we all arrive at the same destination together, eventually.
People who take their time with things are probably in the minority in most of the world today. We live in a time when speed and productivity are valued above almost anything else. Therefore, people who flow at a slower pace are out of sync with the world and are often pestered and prodded to go faster and do more. This can be not only frustrating but also counterproductive because the stress of being pushed to move faster than one is able to move actually slows progress. On the other hand, if a person's style is honored and supported, they will find their way in their own time and, just like the tortoise, they might just beat the speedier, more easily distracted person to the finish line.
It's important to remember that we are not actually in a race to get somewhere ahead of someone else, and it is difficult to judge by appearances whether one person has made more progress than another. Whether you count yourself among the fast movers or as one of the slower folks, we can all benefit from respecting the pace that those around us choose for themselves. This way, we can keep our eyes on our own journey, knowing that we will all end up together in the end.
Discreet Generosity
Sagittarius Daily Horoscope
You may experience feelings of kindness and thoughtfulness toward others today, which could give you a good-natured and patient focus. This mood can be beneficial in supportive roles such as serving those in need or helping loved ones through difficulties. One good way to take this focus to the next level is to make a conscious effort to serve others quietly and discreetly today. Rather than calling attention to your kindness and compassion, you can strive to remain behind the scenes as you serve others joyfully and selflessly. You might make an anonymous donation to a local charity, help a local family in need by quietly collecting donations of household necessities or food, or write a thoughtful and encouraging note for a friend who is struggling.
Expressing our compassion in selfless and quiet ways allows our generosity to be its own valuable reward. Though receiving recognition for our efforts to help others can still provide a sense of satisfaction, keeping our gestures quiet and confidential can be much more empowering. Not only does it feel good to perform kind deeds on behalf of others but we also enjoy an added sense of gratification about being able to affect positive change in the world. By focusing more on the positive results our actions create in the lives of others, we are able to feel rewarded and joyful about our efforts, even if they remain known only to us. Adopting the role of an anonymous benefactor today can help you express your compassion for others in meaningful and rewarding ways.
July 3, 2020
The Tortoise And The Hare
At Your Own Pace
by Madisyn Taylor
Like the tortoise and the hare, we all arrive at the same destination, together, eventually.
The classic tale of the tortoise and the hare reminds us that different people take life at different speeds and that one way is not necessarily superior to another. In fact, in the story it is the slower animal that ends up arriving at the destination first. In the same way, some of us seem to move very quickly through the issues and obstacles we all face in our lives. Others need long periods of time to process their feelings and move into new states of awareness. For those of us who perceive ourselves as moving quickly, it can be painful and exasperating to deal with someone else's slower pace. Yet, just like the tortoise and the hare, we all arrive at the same destination together, eventually.
People who take their time with things are probably in the minority in most of the world today. We live in a time when speed and productivity are valued above almost anything else. Therefore, people who flow at a slower pace are out of sync with the world and are often pestered and prodded to go faster and do more. This can be not only frustrating but also counterproductive because the stress of being pushed to move faster than one is able to move actually slows progress. On the other hand, if a person's style is honored and supported, they will find their way in their own time and, just like the tortoise, they might just beat the speedier, more easily distracted person to the finish line.
It's important to remember that we are not actually in a race to get somewhere ahead of someone else, and it is difficult to judge by appearances whether one person has made more progress than another. Whether you count yourself among the fast movers or as one of the slower folks, we can all benefit from respecting the pace that those around us choose for themselves. This way, we can keep our eyes on our own journey, knowing that we will all end up together in the end.