Come Together | 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 Michelle Pualani Gentle chair stretches is an excellent practice for anyone who wants the mind, body, and soul benefits of yoga without the complex movements or quick-pace catered to people who have been practicing for years. With this 7-day course, you'll be guided through short chair yoga sequences that are expertly designed to help you gently increase mobility and flexibility in the body, and gradually build endurance for improved strength and balance from head to toe. By the end of the course, you will find that you have mastered a chair yoga practice and have become more limber and lithe. Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. The 2 Week Fascia Miracle 2. The Ultimate Burnout Cure 3. Overcoming Fear of Aging 4. Belly Dancing Goddess Workout 5. Dealing With Emotionally Unavailable Partners 6. Shakti Warrior Dance for Healing 7. Non-Surgical Facelift 8. Chair Stretches to Overcome Body Stiffness 9. Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days 10. Tidy in Ten
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