Missing Our Old Habits | by Madisyn Taylor Whenever we make the effort to free ourselves of an addiction or a habit we no longer need, we are often surprised to find ourselves missing the old pattern as we would a familiar friend. This sounds counterintuitive, because we think we should instinctively gravitate toward that which is good for us. And yet, it makes a lot of sense when you consider that we humans are creatures of habit. This is why we gravitate to people and places--and patterns of behavior--that make us feel comfortable. Therefore, many of the habits we form are not conscious and are based instead on learned behavior from role models who were not always making the healthiest decisions. Most addictions begin as a way of avoiding feelings that are extremely uncomfortable, so it makes sense that stopping the addiction means, for a time, a fair amount of discomfort. The same, of course, is true of habits that we have developed over time that we are ready to release. Just knowing that this is hard, and having compassion for ourselves as we work through this process, can help us to stay the course when we feel the urge to backtrack. It's also helpful to remember that in time we will establish new, healthier patterns, and the yearning for the old ones will disappear. Eventually, we will instinctively reach for things that are good for us, and the longing for positive change may form the basis of a new habit. The only way to get to this new place is to endure a time of difficulty, which is a challenge we can confidently handle, if we remember that it will lead to the change we seek in our lives. Our bodies, hearts, and minds always need time to adjust to a new way of doing things, but they will adapt, and even become our allies, if we remain true to our vision of a new way. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Gina Lake We all have things that pull our minds in several directions--family, work, social life, relationships, finances. This can become overwhelming, as thoughts about these things clutter our mind space. Allowing the time and energy to quiet the mind and be more present will consequently enable you to be more happy, more at peace, and more loving, with more energy available for all of these areas of life. This eight-week course is intended to help you be less involved with your mind and more present in each moment--in the experience of your true being. Healing conditioning is often necessary before we are able to detach from the mind and stay in the moment. This course will give you the understanding and tools you need to recognize and silence unproductive thoughts and heal conditioning so that you can experience the peace, contentment, and joy of your true nature. By following the simple practices offered by this course, you will master your mind and emotions. The understandings and tools presented will help you discover who you really are and live fully in that truth. Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. HIIT Yoga Fusion 2. 14 Day Spinal Reset 3. Contact Your Angels for Empowerment 4. Break the Grip of Past Lovers 5. A Year to Clear What is Holding You Back! 6. Fit and Fierce Over 40 7. A Year to Get Rich with Purpose 8. 21 Day Yoga Body! 9. Find True Love in 27 Days 10. Reinventing The Body, Resurrecting the Soul
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