Summertime | by Madisyn Taylor Our memories of summer are often intense because it is a season blessed with a vividness unsurpassed by any other time of year. Our senses are delighted by bright colors, fresh scents, vibrant flavors, brilliant sunlight, and heat's caress. There is a sumptuousness about summertime, as both flora and fauna come into their own, regaling us with natural beauty. Our day-to-day circumstances may not change as spring turns into summer, yet we nonetheless feel refreshed. Our burdens seem lighter, and we feel compelled to play, to travel, to relax, and to experience all of life's joys to their full extent during extended sunlit hours. Rituals specific to the summer season empower us to attune ourselves to the changes that take place in nature and within ourselves as the weather grows warmer. Some summertime rituals are highly personal--remnants of past traditions we have unconsciously preserved through practice. Others can be incorporated into our lives whenever we feel the need to experience summer's significance on a deeper level. Summer is at its core a season of light, and by opening ourselves and our spaces to this light, we honor all the joy associated with the coming months. Unbolting windows and doors, arranging bright-golden blooms in a vase, and turning our faces toward the sun become a celebration when done with intent. Summer is also a wonderful time to practice focused listening, as the air is filled with beautiful sounds particular to the season. To begin, find a quiet, solitary spot. For 10 minutes, pay attention to the workings of your mind and allow it to wander at will. Then turn your attention to the sounds resonating around you and note what you hear, whether the buzzing of bees, children's laughter, or birdsong. Thoughts of summer likely evoke numerous pleasant images in your mind. However, if what you envision seems little more than a piece of your distant past, you can reacquaint yourself with the joys of summertime by immersing yourself in its pleasures. Wake up with the sunrise, take a day trip to the beach, indulge in an ice cream cone, or simply sit quietly in nature's embrace. The season will pass quickly, but while it remains, you can revel in the richness of life and renew yourself in the wonder of the light. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Madisyn Taylor The term "meditation" can refer to any process that leads you to an inner state of relaxed awareness. There's really no right or wrong way of doing it. There are simply different techniques that can be used as tools to help you focus and quiet your mind. In this on-line course you will learn the basics of meditation and how to incorporate specific elements to make your practice uniquely enjoyable and fulfilling. This eight-week course contains weekly transformational lessons that provide a glimpse into various meditation practices from around the world and through the ages. You will learn how your body can help you reach higher states of awareness, and unleash the power of your own mind to create the life you want. You will also discover methods for reconnecting with nature as a meditative practice and will learn how to cultivate a deeper sense of self-acceptance and self-love. Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. The 4-Minute Peaceful Warrior Workout 2. Chair Yoga for Healing, Strength and Mobility 3. The Swimsuit Transformation 4. Fit and Fierce Over 40 5. 21 Day Tabata Yoga Body Challenge 6. HIIT Yoga Fusion 7. Unleash the Goddess Within 8. 21 Day Beautiful Arms & Abs Transformation 9. A Year to Clear What is Holding You Back! 10. Break the Grip of Past Lovers
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