Respecting Wildlife | by Madisyn Taylor For better or worse, much of the world we experience is dominated and controlled by human beings. We spend our days in houses, cars, and buildings, and inside these structures, we are in control. We assert our wills and manipulate our environment. Within the context of the human world, this is natural. However, we often carry this attitude with us into the world of nature. We forget as we enter the forest, or sit on the edge of a pond, that we are moving into another realm, one that asks us to drop our baggage and surrender to a different sense of order and meaning. When we move from our everyday world into the world of nature, we may not even notice at first. We might continue talking loudly into our cell phone or to a friend that is with us. We might walk quickly as if we are on a busy city street, our eyes downcast, our thoughts hectic and hurried. In the best case, if we are sensitive to our environment, we will soon notice that it has changed. We may hear ducks calling, or wind moving through the leaves on a tree. If we notice the shift, we will naturally shift as well. If we don't, we may get all the way through a beautiful park without having lowered our voices. Next time you find yourself in the presence of wildlife--even if it's just a duck pond in the midst of urban hustle--try to move into a receptive state of openness and listening, no matter how much or how little time you have. Allow yourself to be captivated and calmed by the energy of the wildlife that covers this earth. Teaching our children to be respectful of nature and to stop and observe is a gift they can always cherish We preserve pockets of nature in our urban centers and large expanses of nature in our national parks because of the magic we feel in its presence. It reminds us of our smallness and calls us back to a deeper, quieter part of ourselves. When we honor nature by being respectful in its presence, we honor the mystery and wild beauty of our origin. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Sarah Rector A strong core isn't just the ultimate accessory for the beach -- it mobilizes and balances your upper and lower body, protects your spine, and creates a stable foundation for every activity you do. With this course, you'll be guided through a series of seven 15-minute ab workouts that are suitable for any fitness level. You'll start with simple movements working with your own strength resistance to get those core muscles activated, then you'll build on that every day with more progressive movements. The workouts are fun and challenging and fly by, so even with a super busy schedule, all you need to get those beautiful sculpted abs is 15 minutes of effort a day. Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. What Women Need to Know About Men 2. 15 Minute Yoga for Aches and Pains 3. How to Heal the Mother Wound 4. Chair Yoga for Healing, Strength and Mobility 5. Go Sleeveless in 14 Days 6. Pelvis Reset for Lower Back Pain 7. Heal Yourself From Adrenal Fatigue 8. The Swimsuit Transformation 9. 21 Day Booty Core 10. Dancer's Legs in 14 Days
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