Control | Trying to maintain control in this life is a bit like trying to maintain control on a roller coaster. The ride has its own logic and is going to go its own way, regardless of how tightly you grip the bar. There is a thrill and a power in simply surrendering to the ride and fully feeling the ups and downs of it, letting the curves take you rather than fighting them. When you fight the ride, resisting what's happening at every turn, your whole being becomes tense and anxiety is your close companion. When you go with the ride, accepting what you cannot control, freedom and joy will inevitably arise. As with so many seemingly simple things in life, it is not always easy to let go, even of the things we know we can't control. Most of us feel a great discomfort with the givens of this life, one of which is the fact that much of the time we have no control over what happens. Sometimes this awareness comes only when we have a stark encounter with this fact, and all our attempts to be in control are revealed to be unnecessary burdens. We can also cultivate this awareness in ourselves gently, by simply making surrender a daily practice. At the end of our meditation, we might bow, saying, "I surrender to this life." This simple mantra can be repeated as necessary throughout the day, when we find ourselves metaphorically gripping the safety bar. We can give in to our fear and anxiety, or we can surrender to this great mystery with courage. When we see people on a roller coaster, we see that there are those with their faces tight with fear and then there are those that smile broadly, with their hands in the air, carried through the ride on a wave of freedom and joy. This powerful image reminds us that often the only control we have is choosing how we are going to respond to the ride. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Phoebe Leona By developing greater awareness of both their body and mind, anyone can create an inner peace that will unlock a wave of beneficial change in their life. Achieving this state is as simple as combining body movements, meditation, and journaling for a holistic practice that is truly transformational and nourishing to you, inside and out. With this powerful 7-day course, you will be led through an integrated practice that is specifically designed to travel through both your physical and energy bodies to create healing shifts, stability, and mobility. By the end of the program, you will have transformed your deepest core and be able to manifest what you want, need, and deserve in order to live your life to its fullest. Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. The 2 Week Fascia Miracle 2. A Year of Writing to Uncover the Authentic Self 3. Beneficial Stretches for the Inflexible 4. How to Overcome Loneliness 5. 5 Week Kundalini Yoga for Chakras 6. Pelvis Reset for Lower Back Pain 7. Belly Dancing Goddess Workout 8. Meditative Painting to Heal Your Life 9. Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days 10. Non-Surgical Facelift
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