Doing the Best You Can | by Madisyn Taylor It isn't always easy to meet the expectations we hold ourselves to. We may find ourselves in a situation such as just finishing a relaxing yoga class or meditation retreat, a serene session of deep breathing, or listening to some calming, soul-stirring music, yet we have difficulty retaining our sense of peace. A long line at the store, slow-moving traffic, or another stressful situation can unnerve you and leave you wondering why the tranquility and spiritual equilibrium you cultivate is so quick to dissipate in the face of certain stressors. You may feel guilty and angry at yourself or even feel like a hypocrite for not being able to maintain control after practicing being centered. However, being patient with yourself will help you more in your soul's journey than frustration at your perceived lack of progress. Doing the best you can in your quest for spiritual growth is vastly more important than striving for perfection. Just because you are devoted to following a spiritual path, attaining inner peace, or living a specific ideology doesn't mean you should expect to achieve perfection. When you approach your personal evolution mindfully, you can experience intense emotions such as anger without feeling that you have somehow failed. Simply by being aware of what you are experiencing and recognizing that your feelings are temporary, you have begun taking the necessary steps to regaining your internal balance. Accepting that difficult situations will arise from time to time and treating your reaction to them as if they are passing events rather than a part of who you are can help you move past them. Practicing this form of acceptance and paying attention to your reactions in order to learn from them will make it easier for you to return to your center more quickly in the future. Since your experiences won't be similar to others' and your behavior will be shaped by those experiences, you may never stop reacting strongly to the challenging situations you encounter. Even if you are able to do nothing more than acknowledge what you are feeling and that there is little you can do to affect your current circumstances, in time you'll alter your reaction to such circumstances. You can learn gradually to let negative thoughts come into your mind, recognize them, and then let them go. You may never reach a place of perfect peace, but you'll find serenity in having done your best. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Ana Holub How can you find peace unless you learn to let go? And what is letting go but forgiveness of all your past hurts, grievances and regrets? Once you learn to forgive, your energy will change. You'll feel lighter, more peaceful, and ready to live your life to its fullest. Your vibration will rise higher and higher as you leave behind all the heaviness of the past. Relationships, career and money issues will turn around - because you have turned around! Through this course you will be taken step-by-step through the process of forgiveness. You'll learn in an easy, understandable way what you need to keep (your honesty, trust and spirit connection) and how to let go of the rest. Along the way, you'll receive valuable lessons about the ego, your Self, and your purpose. The lessons are based on information from A Course in Miracles, Radical Forgiveness, scientific research, and life lessons from Ana and her years of counseling. This course is specifically geared to bring you gently into your most troubled, tender spots with lots of compassion and trust. You will gain a profound understanding of what forgiveness is, and how to use it in every emotionally difficult situation in your life...for a lasting change you can feel right away. Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. 21 Day Booty Core 2. 21 Day Yoga Shred 3. Fit and Fierce Over 40 4. 21 Days of Prayer to Change Your Life 5. Make Yourself a Money Magnet 6. 21 Days to Phenomenal Abdominals 7. Release Yourself from Family Karma 8. HIIT Yoga Fusion 9. A Year to Clear What is Holding You Back! 10. Protect Yourself from Control Dramas
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