Dumbing Ourselves Down | by Madisyn Taylor The ability to go into any social situation and sense the level of consciousness in that situation is a gift. It enables us to move considerately in a world that holds people of all levels of awareness. However, there is a difference between shifting our energy to accommodate people and dumbing ourselves down to a regrettable degree. Sometimes, when we get into a particular social situation, we may feel pressure to play it small in order to fit in. Perhaps everyone is drinking or smoking excessively, engaging in gossipy small talk, or complaining bitterly about politics. It is one thing to notice this and modify our expectations and another thing entirely to join in. When we notice where people are coming from and acknowledge to ourselves that their energy is not in alignment with ours, we have several choices as to how to proceed. One viable option is to quietly endure the situation, keeping to ourselves until it is time to leave. In this way, we take care of our own consciousness and protect our growth process. Another option is to interact in a way that honors and pays respect to the people in the group, while gently attempting to shift the level of consciousness with our input. In order to do this, we must maintain our own vibration, which means that joining in by dumbing down is not an option. When we choose to dumb ourselves down to fit in, we not only sell ourselves short but we also lose a possible opportunity to influence the situation for the good of all concerned. Our desire to join in may come from our natural yearning to feel connected to the people around us. There is no shame in this, but being able to stand on our own, separate from the crowd, is a powerful milestone on any spiritual path. It can be difficult in the moment, but when we arrive on the other side, our integrity intact, we may find ourselves feeling positively smart. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Gina Spriggs Our intuition is the whisper we rarely hear due to all the noise around us...like our families, social media, television and cell phones. Tarot is one very powerful way we can tap into our intuition. Whether you are a traditional tarot professional or a novice, you can develop your intuitive gifts by learning the art of Intuitive Tarot. The intent of this program is to help, support, and empower you to connect with your natural gifts, so that you can read any tarot deck or oracle and provide spot-on insight. In this course, you'll learn from Gina Spriggs, a no frills Holistic Intuitive and Master Tarologist, with 3 decades of experience reading and teaching the art and soul of Intuitive Tarot readings. She's created a fun 21-Day, easy and do-able Intuitive Tarot Training Program, including her favorite intuitive development techniques and shortcuts, lifestyle tips and empowering action steps to help you do an amazing Intuitive Tarot reading - even if you've never read the cards before. Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. Chair Yoga for Healing, Strength and Mobility 2. Fit and Fierce Over 40 3. Lose Emotional and Physical Weight with Tapping 4. The Swimsuit Transformation 5. Clear Your Home, Clear Your Life 6. Unleash the Goddess Within 7. The 4-Minute Peaceful Warrior Workout 8. 21 Day Tabata Yoga Body Challenge 9. A Year to Get Rich with Purpose 10. 21 Day Beautiful Arms & Abs Transformation
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