Feeling Fed Up With Humanity | by Madisyn Taylor From time to time, we may all feel fed up with humanity, whether it's from learning about what's going on around the world, or what's going on next door. There are always situations that leave us feeling as if people are simply not capable of behaving in a way that is coming from a place of awareness. Often it seems as if people are actually geared to handle things in the worst possible way, repeatedly. At the same time, none of us wants to linger in a judgmental mood about our own species. As a result, we might tend to repress the feelings coming up as we take in the news from the world and the neighborhood. It is natural to feel let down and disappointed when we see our fellow humans behaving in ways that are greedy, selfish, violent, or uncaring, but there are also ways to process that disappointment without sinking into despondency. As with any emotional response, we honor our feelings by feeling them fully, without judging or acting on them. Once we've done that - and we may need to do it every day, as part of our daily self-care - we can begin to consider ways that we might help the situation in which humanity finds itself. As always, we start with ourselves, utilizing our awareness of the failings of others to renew our own commitment to be more conscious human beings. We are all capable of the best and the worst that humanity has to offer, and remembering this keeps us in check, as well as allowing us to find compassion for others. We may find ourselves feeling compelled to serve people who are suffering injustices at the hands of other people, or we may begin to speak out when we see something that we don't think is right. Whatever the case, the only thing we can do is pledge to serve the best, rather than the worst, of what humanity has to offer, both in the world, and in ourselves. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Cynthia Kane The most well known Buddhist teachers on the planet all have something in common: they are excellent communicators. This is not by accident, as the Buddha taught what are called the four elements of right speech over 2,600 years ago. If you have ever felt misheard, have trouble stating how you feel, or long to have more meaningful and genuine conversations, this course can help. The simple steps outlined in this course will have a huge effect on how you communicate with others and yourself. Communication is essential to being human, and when you become better at it, your personal truth becomes clearer, your relationships improve, and the result is that you experience more peace and harmony in your life. Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. Fit and Fierce Over 40 2. Anti-Aging Face Yoga 3. 21 Day Beautiful Arms & Abs Transformation 4. Chair Yoga for Healing, Strength and Mobility 5. Clear Your Home, Clear Your Life 6. A Year to Get Rich with Purpose 7. A Year to Clear What is Holding You Back! 8. 15 Minute Yoga for Aches and Pains 9. Open Yourself to Your Guides & Angels 10. Reinventing The Body, Resurrecting the Soul
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