Strangers in Our Sanctuary | by Madisyn Taylor When we have created a sanctuary in our home, it can be jarring to have the outside world come in. It is easy to share our space with those we know well, but often strangers are asked in as household help, contractors, or technicians that help us make our homes more comfortable. Acquaintances of our spouses or children also bring something new and different into our space. If we resist their presence, treating it as an intrusion, we restrict the free flow of energy and may miss the gift they bring. Instead, we can choose to treat their energy as an exchange of gifts as well as an exercise in acceptance. Before their arrival, we can prepare by envisioning light surrounding our bodies and radiating outward from the core of our homes. We may want to create a calm and welcoming environment by playing meditation music or lighting incense. We can remove tension for all involved by putting away our valuables. Then when they arrive, we claim our boundaries by guiding them through their visit--asking them to remove their shoes, offering coasters or a place to set down tool boxes, and indicating by example to speak softly or not use harsh language. If something still causes stress, we can remember that what begins as an irritation to an oyster becomes a pearl. After they depart, we can burn sage and clear our space if we like but not without first finding the pearl. Finally, remember that we learn about life by relating with others. People may have been sent to our homes because we ignored some of the universe's messengers outside. Our homes need not be a way to keep people out but can be the place where we are ourselves while accepting and allowing other's choices. When we share the joy of our homes, we radiate our light rather than hide it behind closed doors. The more we do this, the more the outside world can become like the sanctuary we've created inside. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Dan Millman Many of us want to develop a regular exercise routine to relieve stress and feel lighter, clearer, and happier -- if only we could find the time in our busy schedules. Now you can jump-start your day (and your life) with a powerful 4-minute workout that you can enjoy in the comfort and privacy of your home, apartment, or hotel room when traveling. This is the same efficient routine that Dan himself has done each and every day for the past 27 years - at home or on the road. The Peaceful Warrior 4-Minute Workout encourages real and sustainable weight loss and a renewed sense of well-being. You'll feel less stress, more energy, and improve your overall fitness. Its power lies in its simplicity -- because it's brief, easy, and fun, you're far more likely to make it a part of your life. If you haven't found time for regular exercise, the benefits of the 4-minute workout can be dramatic over time. And if you already have an active lifestyle, the workout provides a perfect body-mind warm-up for daily life. Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. Break the Grip of Past Lovers 2. Release Yourself from Family Karma 3. 21 Days to Phenomenal Abdominals 4. Find True Love in 27 Days 5. A Year to Clear What is Holding You Back! 6. Reinventing The Body, Resurrecting the Soul 7. 21 Day Booty Core 8. Make Yourself a Money Magnet 9. 21 Day Beginner Yoga 10. Way of Story Writing Course
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