Creating a Garden Sanctuary | Each of us has been blessed with an innate need to celebrate and glorify life. At a most basic level, we honor the forces that came together to bring us into being by caring for our bodies and our souls. To truly rejoice in existence, we must also learn to cultivate loveliness in those special places that replenish the soul. When we create a garden sanctuary, we are reminded that we are a part of both nature's essence and something more. An outdoor retreat is a place we can surround ourselves in nature, beauty, and the life force. It is not difficult to create a sanctuary -- we should endeavor, however, to create sanctuaries that speak to us as individuals. Whether we have a yard, a grassy corner, a patio, or a porch at our disposal, our creative potential is infinite. Any of these spaces can become a magnificent garden. When we feel drawn to specific themes such as Zen, angels, paradise, or the ethereal, we should explore them. Décor and furniture crafted from natural materials like wood and stone blend seamlessly into nature. Yet we can also augment the natural world by filling our garden sanctuaries with statues, bells or gongs, or colorful flags. Running water, like that in a created stream or fountain, helps energy flow smoothly. If space is a concern, crystals and mirrors can fulfill the same function. Hidden features like concealed swings and reflecting pools veiled in shadow can surprise and delight. As your garden sanctuary evolves, remember to invite the elemental spirits of nature to assist you in your efforts to create a small pocket of harmony, beauty, and peace in your own backyard. If you have not already felt their presence, sit quietly in your garden and reach out to them. You will feel these earthly guides at your side as you continue to develop your sanctuary. In the refuge of brilliant color, sweet scents, and stillness you create in your garden, the burdens imposed upon you by a sometimes hectic world will melt away. The splendor and tranquility of what you have brought into being will entrance you, allowing you to forget the constraints of time and space. No matter how large or small your garden sanctuary, the time you spend reveling in its pleasures will refresh your spirit and provide you with innumerable opportunities to celebrate life. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Evan Ruiz If you're looking for a great workout that will sculpt your booty and tighten your abs at the same time, then this course is for you! Many people aren't aware that certain core exercises can't be done properly without effective glutes muscle activation. So, knowing how to do these movements correctly and safely will not only strengthen your tummy, but they will also lift your booty and improve your overall body awareness. With this fun 10-day course, you'll be led through a series of lower-body and core exercises designed to increase stability and tone these areas simultaneously. Most importantly, you'll learn how conscious and purposeful engagement of the correct muscles can intensify and maximize every single movement like a pro. Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. End Anxiety and Panic Attacks 2. 21 Day Tabata Yoga Body Challenge 3. The 2 Week Fascia Miracle 4. 21 Day Plant-Based Plan for a Lighter, Happier YOU! 5. Go Sleeveless in 14 Days 6. A Year of Writing to Uncover the Authentic Self 7. 8 Day Foot and Ankle Fix 8. Anti-Aging Face Yoga 9. 5 Week Kundalini Yoga for Chakras 10. Overcoming Creative Anxiety
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