No Going Back | by Madisyn Taylor There are times when we feel that we are spinning our wheels in the mud in terms of our spiritual progress. This can be especially true following a period of major growth in which we feel as if we've gained a lot of ground. In fact, this is the way growth goes--periods of intense forward movement give way to periods of what seems like stagnation. In those moments when we feel discouraged, it's helpful to remember that we don't ever really go backward. It may be that we are at a standstill because there is a new obstacle in our paths, or a new layer to get through, but the hard work we have done cannot be undone. Every step on the path is meaningful, and even one that seems to take us backward is a forward step in the sense that it is what we must do to move to the next level. In addition, an intense growth spurt requires that we rest for a time in order to fully integrate the new energies that have been liberated by our hard work. When we feel we are not making progress, we can encourage ourselves to take a moment to rest. We can meditate more, feed ourselves well, and get extra sleep. Before we know it, we will be spurred on to work toward the next level of our development, and this rest will make sense then as something we needed in order to continue. Once the sun rises, it doesn't go backward but instead follows its path in one direction. It may appear to stand still for a moment in time, or to move more slowly at some point or another, but really it is steadily moving forward on its path. We are the same way, and once we have moved through something we can never really go back. We may be resting or revisiting issues that seem old, and it's natural to feel stuck, but in truth we are always taking the next important step forward on our path. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Deepak Chopra The only way to create peace in the world is through a shift in consciousness; to become a peacemaker yourself. Anyone can become a peacemaker. All you need to do is to go within yourself and dedicate yourself to peace in thoughts, speech, action and your relationship with others. This course is a seven-day journey to help you embody the changes you wish to see in the world. Every day of the week, Deepak will introduce you to a new concept of peace for you to focus on and practice in your everyday life with yourself and with others. By the end of the week, you will have all the tools and inspiration you need to practice the different aspects of peace every day of the week for the rest of your life. Imagine the powerful shift that could occur in this world if you and the rest of the world made a conscious commitment to practice peace, to become a peacemaker of the world. Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. Fit and Fierce Over 40 2. 8 Week Whole Body Makeover! 3. A Year to Clear What is Holding You Back! 4. 21 Days to Phenomenal Abdominals 5. Be Free from Unhealthy Relationships 6. 14 Days of Strength and Stretching 7. Release Yourself from Family Karma 8. Find True Love in 27 Days 9. Sacred Self-Care and Ayurvedic Nutrition 10. 21 Day Yoga Shred For Men
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