Vacations | by Madisyn Taylor As the technology of travel grows ever more refined, the world grows smaller. Whereas a journey of a hundred miles once took many days, we can now travel across the globe in mere hours. The four corners of the earth are accessible by plane, train, and ship, and there are few pleasures in life as soul-stirring and transformative as travel. In a new land, the simplest of joys can be profound--meditation takes on a new quality because the energy in which we are immersed is unfamiliar. Our sensory experiences are entirely novel. Yet the relative ease with which we can step out of our own culture in order to explore another means that we are ambassadors representing not only our own way of life but also the culture of the traveler. As a conscious citizen of the world, you can add value to the locales you visit while simultaneously broadening your own perspective. A truly aware traveler sees each new journey as an opportunity to improve international relations, spread goodness, and gain a greater understanding of humanity. To immerse yourself in foreign cultures is to open your mind to fresh ways of being. Your natural curiosity can help you navigate the subtleties that define a culture. While you may not agree with all the traditions or laws of a country, abiding by them demonstrates that you understand and respect their value. Staying centered in another culture is often simply a matter of learning about your destination, being patient with yourself and others, and accepting that people may treat you as an example of your country's attitudes. New worlds will open to you when you take part in the everyday life of a locale--the reality of a destination is in its markets, its streets, and its people. Traveling presents a wonderful opportunity to practice being open-minded and grounded. The voyages you make help cultivate a worldwide community in which we as humans can acknowledge and appreciate our differences as much as we recognize and appreciate our similarities. Though you will eventually return home, the positive impression you leave behind will remain as a testament to the respect and amicability that marked your intercultural interactions. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Ana Holub Do you want to know more about A Course in Miracles? You know Oprah loves it. You often see quotes from it. Perhaps you've studied it a bit yourself. Have you wondered what the message of the Course is for you? A Course in Miracles (ACIM) is a very long book. It's thick, and many people are put off by it because it can seem intimidating. Yet millions of people have studied it since it was first published in the mid 1970s. Why? Because it contains a lot of profound truth that changes people's lives. This course explains the wisdom of A Course in Miracles in a simple, understandable way, to help you grasp what the Course in Miracles is all about. It will illuminate some of the innumerable teachings from the Course, and will explain how to live a life full of miracles. Reading the book is not required for this course. You can take it on it's own, and then see if you want to buy your own copy of the book. If you already have A Course in Miracles or want to read on-line, the chapter and sub-chapter will be cited so you can easily find the quotes that have been chosen. Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. 21 Day Booty Core 2. 21 Days to Phenomenal Abdominals 3. The Best Year of Your Life 4. Be Free from Unhealthy Relationships 5. 21 Day Total Goddess Workout 6. Reinventing The Body, Resurrecting the Soul 7. 21 Day Beginner Yoga 8. Protect Yourself from Control Dramas 9. A Year to Clear What is Holding You Back! 10. Overcoming Self-Sabotage
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