Relying on Others | by Madisyn Taylor Most of us pride ourselves on our self-sufficiency. We like to be responsible for taking care of ourselves and pulling our own weight in the world. This is why it can be so challenging when we find ourselves in a situation in which we have to rely on someone else. This can happen as the result of an illness or an injury, or even in the case of a positive change, such as the arrival of a newborn. At times like these, it is essential that we let go of our feeling that we should be able to do it all by ourselves and accept the help of others. The first step is accepting the situation fully as it is. Too often we make things worse either by trying to do more than we should or by lapsing into feelings of uselessness. In both cases we run the risk of actually prolonging our dependency. In addition, we miss a valuable opportunity to practice acceptance and humility. The ego resists what is, so when we move into acceptance we move into the deeper realm of the soul. In needing others and allowing them to help us, we experience the full realization that we are not on our own in the world. While this may bring up feelings of vulnerability, a deep feeling of gratitude may also emerge as we open to the experience of being helped. This realization can enable us to be wiser in our service of others when we are called upon to help. It takes wisdom and strength to surrender to our own helplessness and to accept that we, just like every other human being, have limitations. The gifts of surrender are numerous. We discover humility, gratitude, and a deepening understanding of the human experience that enables us to be that much more compassionate and surrendered in the world. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Jacqui Justice Struggling with stubborn hormonal belly fat and totally frustrated with your lack of results -- no matter what diet and exercise plan you've tried? You are not alone, ladies. When surveyed, abdominal belly fat, or the 'menopausal middle' as it is known, is the number 1 complaint and most annoying menopausal symptom among women ages 38 to 65. However, what you really need to know is there are solutions. With this game-changing course, you'll get the knowledge and tools you need to reverse, decrease, and even eliminate these symptoms so that you can get back to the way you used to look and feel before all this hormonal havoc took over. Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. Chair Yoga for Healing, Strength and Mobility 2. Pelvis Reset for Lower Back Pain 3. Go Sleeveless in 14 Days 4. Meditations When You Are Freaking Out Over Money 5. 21 Day Tabata Yoga Body Challenge 6. Overcoming Self-Sabotage 7. Break the Grip of Past Lovers 8. Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days 9. How and When to Leave a Relationship 10. Dancer's Legs in 14 Days
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