The Kaleidoscope of Life | by Madisyn Taylor We tend to gravitate toward people who are the most like us, at least in the ways that make us feel comfortable. But life has its way of bringing us into contact with people who challenge us with their differences. It may be an obvious difference reflected in their outward appearance or an invisible but powerful philosophical stance, but even in our closest circle of friends and family, there are those that confront us with their different ways of experiencing and expressing life. We can choose to resist, but we can also choose to learn from them and appreciate that they too have a place in the kaleidoscope of life. As much as we may say that we want peace and quiet and a life without struggle, the truth is that human beings are, at this time, thriving in a world of dualities and challenges. It is how we choose to approach these hurdles that determine if we sail over them, confirming our agility, or trip and end up face down in the dust. And each of us absolutely will and must stumble, and then get up, brush the dust off and carry on. This is how we learn and grow, developing depth of character and shades of understanding. In a world of dualities, we have trouble defining ourselves without something opposite, and can't discover who we are. Without challenge, there is nothing to do and nothing to discover. That leaves us either in a state of non-being or the state of pure spirit, but as humans, we are spiritual beings experiencing the physical world in all of its startling contrast and beauty. No matter how spiritual we are, our lives will have challenges. We will always run into people that are different that we are, but the true challenge may be in finding ways to be at peace with this process. Rather than give in to the fight or flight response that comes from our animal nature, we can find new ways to evolve together into higher more beautiful expressions of ourselves, realizing, embracing and celebrating the beauty of diversity and the strength it offers for the future. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Arielle Ford We need love as much as we need food, air and water. And for most of us, there's a desire to have more than just friends and pets to love. We're looking for someone to spend our life with. A soulmate. A best friend. A partner for life. Unfortunately though, sometimes real love can get messy. No relationship escapes the inevitable days of disappointment, anger, frustration, pain, and even the occasional desire to bolt. Even though our love starts off as a dream come true, there are days when it devolves into our worst nightmare. The good news? It doesn't have to be this way. Before now, you just probably never received the education necessary to grow love into a lifetime of happiness. This course provides proven solutions to discover how to overcome the most common struggles in relationships. You'll learn how to change and manage your emotions. How to get your needs met. How to redefine your thoughts and beliefs about your partner. How to "self-soothe." And, most importantly, how to build a deep, intimate relationship. Even if that seems impossible right now. You'll be guided by love and relationship expert, Arielle Ford, who will share daily short videos along with lessons that will give you the "secret sauce to real love" through the research and tools she has discovered over the past decade. Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. What Is Your Purpose? 2. Release Yourself from Family Karma 3. From Codependent to Independent 4. Clearing Physical and Emotional Clutter 5. Fit and Fierce Over 40 6. Overcoming Body Stiffness 7. 21 Day Yoga Shred For Men 8. Be Free from Unhealthy Relationships 9. Overcoming Self-Sabotage 10. 21 Days to Phenomenal Abdominals
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