Being Alone | ost important relationship we have in our lives is with ourselves. And even though we are the only ones who are present at every moment of our lives -- from birth onward -- this relationship can be the most difficult one to cultivate. This may be because society places such emphasis on the importance of being in a romantic partnership, even teaching us to set aside our own needs for the needs of another. Until we know ourselves, however, we cannot possibly choose the right relationship to support our mutual growth toward our highest potential. By allowing ourselves to be comfortable with being alone, we can become the people with whom we want to have a relationship. Perhaps at no other time in history has it been possible for people to survive, and even thrive, while living alone. We can now support ourselves financially, socially, and emotionally without needing a spouse for survival in any of these realms. With this freedom, we can pursue our own interests and create fulfilling partnerships with friends, business partners, creative cohorts, and neighbors. Once we've satisfied our needs and created our support system, a mate then becomes someone with whom we can share the bounty of all we've created and the beauty we've discovered within ourselves. As we move away from tradition and fall into more natural cycles of being in the world today, we may find that there are times where being alone nourishes us and other periods in which a partnership is best for our growth. We may need to learn to create spaces to be alone within relationships. When we can shift our expectations of our relationships with ourselves and others to opportunities for discovery, we open ourselves to forge new paths and encounter uncharted territory. Being willing to know and love ourselves, and to find what truly makes us feel deeply and strongly, gives us the advantage of being able to attract and choose the right people with whom to share ourselves, whether those relationships fall into recognizable roles or not. Choosing to enjoy being alone allows us to fully explore our most important relationship -- the one with our true selves. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Jacqui Justice Cutting back on sugar to enhance your well-being does not have to be about depriving yourself of the foods that you love, and these decadent recipe hacks will prove it. In this 10-Day course taught by clinical nutritionist Jacqui Justice, you'll discover a simple, balanced way of eating that's just as satisfying as it is nutritious. The lessons also include specific diet and lifestyle tips that'll help you make healthier choices to balance your blood sugar, eliminate cravings, and boost your natural energy levels. Let's get you started on your delicious sugar-free journey today. Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. Exercises to Eliminate Hip and Knee Pain 2. Ending the Aftershocks of Traumatic Experiences 3. A Year of Writing to Uncover the Authentic Self 4. The 2 Week Fascia Miracle 5. Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days 6. Pelvis Reset for Lower Back Pain 7. 5 Week Kundalini Yoga for Chakras 8. Strengthening Your Pelvic Floor 9. The Art of Intuitive Tarot 10. The Over 40 Complete Makeover Program
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