Everything is Relative | by Madisyn Taylor Every day we hear stories of personal suffering and loss that far exceed our own. When we compare our situations to those of people living in war-torn countries or those who have lost their homes and livelihoods to natural disasters, it is tempting to minimize our own experiences of suffering. We may feel that we don't have a right to be upset about the breakup of a relationship, for example, because at least we have food to eat and a roof over our heads. While awareness of the pain of others in the world can be a valuable way to keep our own struggles in perspective, it is not a legitimate reason to disregard our own pain. Disparaging your feelings as being less important than other people's emotions leads to denial and repression. Over time, an unwillingness to experience your own feelings leads to numbness. It is as if our internal systems become clogged with our unexpressed emotions. This in no way helps other people who are suffering in the world. In fact, it may do just the opposite because when we devalue our own sorrow, we become impervious to the sorrow in others. Fully experiencing our own hurt is the gateway to compassion toward other human beings. Feelings of loss, abandonment, loneliness, and fear are universal, and, in that sense, all feelings are created equal. Regardless of what leads us to feel the way we do, our comprehension of what it means to be human is deepened by our own experiences. Our personal lives provide us with the material we need to become fully conscious. If we reject our emotions because we think our experiences are not dramatic or important enough, we are missing out on our own humanity. We honor and value the human condition when we fully inhabit our bodies so we can experience and feel life fully. Accepting our emotions and allowing ourselves to feel them connects us to all human beings. Then, when we hear the stories of other people's suffering, our hearts can resonate with understanding and compassion--for all of us. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Debbie Ford Life is busy and you probably don't notice how much attention you give to the outside world--between friends and family, work, your community, and what's happening in the world. The problem is, by putting almost all of your attention on the outer world, you neglect your relationship with the divine, and your higher self. This course is designed to help you to unhook from the chaos of the outer world and reconnect on deeper levels with your inner world and greatness. You'll learn how to tap into the timeless wisdom of spiritual sages such as Buddha, Mother Teresa, Rumi, and Lao-Tzu. You'll step beyond the limitations of old beliefs into a vibrant new level of consciousness, and find solutions to persistent problems. Make yourself your priority, and prepare to set off on an amazing inward journey where you'll learn how to reconnect with your divine source and reclaim your very own 'Inner Scripture' with this empowering course. Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. Breaking Through Fear and Anxiety 2. Fit and Fierce Over 40 3. 14 Day Spinal Reset 4. A Year to Clear What is Holding You Back! 5. Chair Yoga for Healing, Strength and Mobility 6. Break the Grip of Past Lovers 7. 7 Weeks to Self-Love 8. Reinventing Happiness 9. 21 Day Booty Core 10. Sacred Self-Care and Ayurvedic Nutrition
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