Shining Through the Clouds | by Madisyn Taylor When we're in a good mood, we shine like the sun. But if we find ourselves in the presence of a person, or people, in a grumpy mood, it can feel like a dark cloud approaching to dim our radiance and block our positive way of seeing the world. We can remind ourselves that clouds pass, while the sun and stars continue to shine above. Then it's easier to think of these "grumps" affectionately, knowing that they only have the power to affect our mood if we allow it. With the power of change firmly in our hands, we can choose how to respond to a grumpy person, or a grumbling group of people, with confidence and understanding. Like a lighthouse, we can continue to shine through the darkness, offering our light to help others find their way back to their own. We can send them a silent prayer of peace or a sympathetic smile. We may sense that reaching out to offer a comforting touch or hug can ease their frustrations and cause the clouds to dissipate. If they need understanding, we can sympathize without reinforcing the negativity they may be experiencing by directing their attention someplace more positive. Helping them find the humor in their situation might be appropriate and is a great way to lift spirits, or a logical approach may help them see all the good in the situation, in their lives and in the world. We might find that someone we encounter often seems to be in a perpetual state of gloom. Our tendency in such cases may be to try to avoid them, but instead we can make the choice to offer support that comes from the heart. We may be inspired to ask if they would like some help or to offer suggestions that have helped us in the past. We can include thoughts of their health and happiness in our times of prayer and meditation. When we lend our energy to uplift another in any way, we improve our own lives while making the world a better place for all of us. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Kathleen Youngman LMFT It's happening again. That horrible feeling that your relationship is not what you thought it would be, or worse yet, it's coming apart. Whether you keep getting into heated arguments, or you have started living parallel, disconnected lives, you know you can't go on like this forever. Kathleen Mates-Youngman M.A., Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, specializes in Couples Therapy and created this course to help couples strengthen their relationship. Whether a couple is feeling only mildly disconnected, suffering from painful relationship injuries, or on the verge of divorce or break-up, Kathleen has found that they all benefit greatly from education and guidance about the most important traits of a successful, connected, and resilient relationship. This program is a powerful resource for all couples, healthy or struggling, because it makes the crucial elements of professional couples therapy accessible to everyone, in the privacy and comfort of their own home. Whether you are in an established relationship, seeking to repair and re-build the intimacy you once had, or have started a new relationship and want to avoid the pitfalls of the past, this course will offer you the skills and tools you need to create a wonderful, successful relationship. Each lesson includes a video with intentions to practice, followed by several questions for you and your partner to ask each other about the topic. By having these conversations you will learn more about yourself, each other, and how to make your relationship all that you want it to be. In this course, you will learn the secrets to creating and sustaining a loving and healthy connection. Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. Fit and Fierce Over 40 2. Sacred Self-Care and Ayurvedic Nutrition 3. From Codependent to Independent 4. Overcoming Body Stiffness 5. Chair Yoga for Healing, Strength and Mobility 6. Conscious Parenting 7. A Year to Clear What is Holding You Back! 8. End Self-Sabotage with Meridian Tapping (EFT) 9. The 4-Minute Peaceful Warrior Workout 10. Becoming Whole Again
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