Cycle of Life | by Madisyn Taylor As we walk through the world, the people we encounter appear so different from one another. We see babies, old men, pregnant women, and teenaged boys. We know couples on the verge of marriage and lonely widows. We interact with toddlers and the terminally ill. As different as each person seems, they are all living the human experience. They are just at different places in the cycle that begins with birth and ends with death. Every phase of the cycle of life has its gifts and its challenges. Each stage is temporary and ultimately gives way to a new phase. This ephemeral quality makes each phase precious, because it will never last. One of the wonderful qualities possessed by babies and young children is that they are unaware that a cycle of life even exists. They simply are present to wherever they happen to be right now, and they don't give much thought to the past or future. Being around them reminds us of the joy that comes from living fully in the moment. On the opposite end of life's cycle are our elderly role models. They are a reminder that each phase of life should be treasured. Time does pass, and we all change and grow older. Being aware of the cycle of life and our place in it makes us wiser. As we develop a true appreciation for the phase we are in, we can savor it more. A new mother going through a difficult time with her infant can more easily embrace her challenges because she knows that her child will grow up, and she will long for this time again. Difficult and challenging periods are inevitable, but  like everything that is a part of the cycle of life  they are temporary. When we are fully engaged with life, we get to savor and grow from each phase, and we are ready for the next one when it arrives. Fully embracing wherever you are in the cycle of life is the very essence to happiness. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Cayenne Graves Are you feeling lonely and want your life to change? Are you stuck in heartache, grief or loss? Do you often feel there is nothing you can do about the pain? Are you feeling disconnected, invisible and unappreciated for who you are, and feel that you don't matter to anyone? Have you lost someone special? These feelings of loss and loneliness can be excruciatingly painful. This pain can further separate us from others. In this course, you are invited to join hearts with Cayenne Graves, author and founder of The Listening Space. She will be your companion and guide, teaching you the skills and principles you need to rediscover and experience a world of love and connection in 8 week's time. Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. A Year to Get Rich with Purpose 2. 15 Minute Yoga for Aches and Pains 3. Fit and Fierce Over 40 4. 21 Day Ultimate Tabata Yoga Challenge 5. 21 Day Booty Core 6. How to Communicate Like a Buddhist 7. 21 Days of Prayer to Change Your Life 8. Sacred Self-Care and Ayurvedic Nutrition 9. 21 Day Plant-Based Plan for a Lighter, Happier YOU! 10. Release Yourself from Family Karma
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