Everything is Relative | Every day we hear stories of personal suffering and loss that far exceed our own. When we compare our situations to those of people living in war-torn countries or those who have lost their homes and livelihoods to natural disasters, it is tempting to minimize our own experiences of suffering. We may feel that we don't have a right to be upset about the breakup of a relationship, for example, because at least we have food to eat and a roof over our heads. While awareness of the pain of others in the world can be a valuable way to keep our own struggles in perspective, it is not a legitimate reason to disregard our own pain. Disparaging your feelings as being less important than other people's emotions leads to denial and repression. Over time, an unwillingness to experience your own feelings leads to numbness. It is as if our internal systems become clogged with our unexpressed emotions. This in no way helps other people who are suffering in the world. In fact, it may do just the opposite because when we devalue our own sorrow, we become impervious to the sorrow in others. Fully experiencing our own hurt is the gateway to compassion toward other human beings. Feelings of loss, abandonment, loneliness, and fear are universal, and, in that sense, all feelings are created equal. Regardless of what leads us to feel the way we do, our comprehension of what it means to be human is deepened by our own experiences. Our personal lives provide us with the material we need to become fully conscious. If we reject our emotions because we think our experiences are not dramatic or important enough, we are missing out on our own humanity. We honor and value the human condition when we fully inhabit our bodies so we can experience and feel life fully. Accepting our emotions and allowing ourselves to feel them connects us to all human beings. Then, when we hear the stories of other people's suffering, our hearts can resonate with understanding and compassion -- for all of us. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Danielle Collins Your face has 43 muscles, and just like all the other muscles in your body, they can benefit from a regular workout. Face yoga is a highly effective beauty practice that has helped people all over the world improve their appearance, without injections or fillers. With this 3-week course, you'll be expertly guided through a series of simple face exercises, massage techniques, and acupressure and relaxation routines designed to naturally activate collagen production and tone your face and neck. By the end of the course, your lines and wrinkles will be diminished and you'll emerge with a more vibrant, youthful glow and a firm, lifted visage. Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. The 2 Week Fascia Miracle 2. Unhinge Your Hips and Hamstrings 3. Live A Sweet Life Without Sugar 4. A Year of Writing to Uncover the Authentic Self 5. No Sit-Up Abs Workout 6. Meditative Painting to Heal Your Life 7. Speak with Purpose, Not Impulse 8. 5 Week Kundalini Yoga for Chakras 9. Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days 10. A Year to Clear What is Holding You Back!
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