Filling Imaginary Voids | by Madisyn Taylor In our culture today, we are constantly encouraged to consume. This includes food as well as purchasing ever newer items that we may not need, often using money that we may not actually have. It could be that we are trying to fill a void we feel within ourselves, but if we take the time to examine it, we know deep inside that this is not the solution. We may notice how quickly the joy fades after our purchase or once the food we've enjoyed is gone, and how soon we feel the urge to do so again. This is a symptom of disconnection from our true selves, so the first step toward balance is connection to our center. When we connect to our center, we access the fullness of who we are as an individual spirit. We also connect to the energy source of the universe, from which nothing can be lacking. It could be that we have been energetically starving ourselves but trying to feed the need physically, outwardly. Once we make the decision to reconnect, we have the ability to examine the behavior from a higher place within ourselves. We can look, without judgment, at the thoughts and feelings that occur before and after our indulgences to find a pattern. We may want to keep track of these observations in a journal so that we can go back if we lose our way. Often boredom is the main cause for the desire to eat or shop. But when we connect to our center, our intuition can more clearly guide us to the places where our energy can best be used. We can replace the boredom with a meditation practice, a class, a project, seeking a new job, or getting involved in a charity. We may even want to begin planning an adventurous trip. Whatever inspires us tells us the direction we should go. When we find the place we are meant to be, we become so consumed by its constant creation that the frivolous filling of an imaginary void becomes a thing of the past. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Sarah Rector When was the last time you did a focused stretching session for your hip flexors and hamstrings? Never, maybe? The thing is, if you're someone who sits for 4 or more hours a day, the prolonged sitting is actually causing your hip flexors to tighten up--which can lead to lower back problems and ongoing pain. And, did you know that when your hamstrings are too tight, your muscles rotate your pelvis backward? The truth is, most people overlook the importance of stretching their hips and hamstrings regularly. And while it isn't necessary to fit in a full workout each week that only targets those areas, it's super easy and highly beneficial to add in a few exercises that strengthen these often neglected and underrated muscles. Especially when you consider all the added benefits--including decreasing stress, reducing pain and stiffness, and improving your circulation and range of motion. With this brand new course from fitness expert, Sarah Rector, you'll get all the simple hip and hamstrings stretching solutions you need in 7 days--in less than fifteen minutes a day! Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. End Self-Sabotage with Meridian Tapping (EFT) 2. If He's So Great, Why Do I Feel So Bad? 3. 21 Day Low Impact Body Blast 4. Go Sleeveless in 14 Days 5. Be Free from Unhealthy Relationships 6. What Women Need to Know About Men 7. Overcoming Creative Anxiety 8. Chair Yoga for Healing, Strength and Mobility 9. Dancer's Legs in 14 Days 10. A Year to Clear What is Holding You Back!
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