Co-Creating with Nature | by Madisyn Taylor Gardens offer us a perfect opportunity to reconnect to our true selves and remember our place in the natural world. Rather than approach our gardens as mere investments of energy, we can look at the entire process of gardening, from planting seeds to harvesting food, as a way of deepening our conscious relationship with the creative force of the universe. If we are willing to shift our intention from dominating, or at least directing nature, to co-creating with nature instead, we may discover a deep peace and renewed sense of wonder. To co-create we must first begin with a foundation of mutual respect. As you create your garden in partnership with nature, you can respect the earth, water, insects and animals by using organic seeds, soil and fertilizers. You can also communicate with the plants, insects and elements involved in your garden, and create a regular practice of stillness to listen for any messages they may have for you. When it comes time for harvesting fresh vegetables or picking beautiful blooms, you might even ask permission first. If you ask with an open heart, you will always receive an answer. Imagine what it would be like to surrender certain aspects of your human world to the precision and surety of the natural environment. You might decide, for example, to forego your calendar and plant in rhythm with the cycles of the moon. Or, you might choose to ignore clock time and water your garden when the sun hits a certain position in the sky. By opening your garden experience to more of nature's input, you can become available to witness a whole universe of miracles, while engendering a greater sense of honor between the two worlds. When we recognize ourselves as allies, co-creators, with the earth and the natural world, our relationship to our environment begins to change. We no longer feel the need to control the circumstances around us and can relish in the perfection of all that is. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Jan Lundy Most of us have been searching for inner peace, hoping that we'll find it in the next book or workshop, or by following the latest greatest teacher. Or we keep waiting for inner peace to arrive: 'When the kids are out of the house.' 'When I retire.' 'When I feel better.' We keep telling ourselves that when our life shows up in a new or different way, then inner peace will finally be ours. There is a way to live in the world that is more enlightened than this. We can learn to access inner peace now, no matter what is happening in our lives. We can "live well" without worry, fear, and anxiety when life gets tough. In this eight-week program, Jan shares the method she created and has successfully used with hundreds of women around the world to deal with the difficulties of life in an empowered, new way. Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. Release Yourself from Family Karma 2. Chair Yoga for Healing, Strength and Mobility 3. Clear Your Home, Clear Your Life 4. Fit and Fierce Over 40 5. Find True Love in 27 Days 6. 15 Minute Yoga for Aches and Pains 7. How to Communicate Like a Buddhist 8. 21 Day Tabata Yoga Body Challenge 9. 21 Day Plant-Based Plan for a Lighter, Happier YOU! 10. Lose Emotional and Physical Weight with Tapping
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