Come Together | by Madisyn Taylor We humans have a knack for coming together and rising up to our potential in the face of a tragedy. Natural disasters and acts of violence bring us out of our small selves and into the world, ready to lend a hand to those in need. This experience is often life-changing for those who are willing to step into the position of helper. We feel as if we are finally doing something really important, and this leads us to feeling more self-actualized. We feel more connected to the people we are helping, as well as more connected to humanity in general. As we expand beyond the boundaries of our individualistic pursuit of happiness there can be a complete reality shift. We often find that it is much easier to be happy when we are motivated in an effort to make the world better in tangible ways, by coming to the rescue of those who are suffering. Considering the many benefits of this kind of gesture, it is surprising that more of us don't devote our lives, or at least some portion of our time, to serving people in need. We don't have to wait for a tragedy to come together, as a community or a nation, and offer ourselves to the world in service. Sometimes it's easier, of course, to respond to an event that has just happened rather than to ongoing problems like homelessness, poverty, and illness. But the truth of this world is that there is always someone in need of our best efforts to rally a group of helpers and healers. Maybe we feel discouraged because these smaller acts and gestures don't generate the same kind of energy and attention from other people as heroic acts in the face of immediate disaster, and perhaps an effort to change this is one way to change the world. The more we promote, applaud, and actively inspire humanitarian efforts in the world, the more others will be drawn to this kind of work. We might pay a little less attention to sports and celebrity gossip and a little more attention to those everyday heroes who devote their lives to alleviating suffering. The more attention we pay, the more we will inspire others and ourselves to be of service in a world that greatly needs our attention. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Catherine Ann Jones Our life experiences are determined less by past events than by the way we remember them. There is a Native American parable about a grandfather who says, "I feel as if I have two wolves fighting in my heart. One wolf is the vengeful, angry one. The other wolf is the loving, compassionate one." When asked which wolf will win the fight in his heart, the old man replies, "The one I feed." How do we learn to "feed" the stories that heal? What story are you living? How do you choose to remember your story? One answer lies in focused journaling. Telling stories about our past through focused journaling can help change our perspectives to enable healing and empowerment. In this way, we are able to make meaning out of memory and put the past where it belongs - behind us. Healing and transformation are only possible through changing one's perspective from within. You are invited to embark on this inner adventure that offers a step-by-step journey of discovery and re-visioning through focused journaling - with award-winning writer and global teacher Catherine Ann Jones. During the eight sessions, you will be engaged in exercises designed to facilitate deep healing and transformation in your life. Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. 21 Days of Prayer to Change Your Life 2. Fit and Fierce Over 40 3. 21 Day Booty Core 4. Sacred Self-Care and Ayurvedic Nutrition 5. Break the Grip of Past Lovers 6. Clear Your Home, Clear Your Life 7. 21 Day Yoga Shred 8. Be Free from Unhealthy Relationships 9. Reinventing The Body, Resurrecting the Soul 10. 14 Day Spinal Reset
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