A Life of Learning

  [View Online]( INSPIRATION [A Life of Learning]( Earth school provides us with an education of the heart and the soul. Life is the province of learning, and the wisdom we acquire throughout our lives is the reward of existence. As we traverse the winding roads that lead from birth to death, experience is our patient teacher. Bound to human bodies as we are, we exist to evolve, enrolled by the universe in Earth school — an informal and individualized academy of living, being, and changing. Life’s lessons can take many forms and present us with many challenges. There are scores of mundane lessons that help us learn to navigate with grace, poise, and tolerance in this world. And there are those once-in-a-lifetime lessons that touch us so deeply that they change the course of our lives. The latter can be heartrending, and we may wander through life as unwilling students for a time. But the quality of our lives is based almost entirely on what we derive from our experiences. Earth school provides us with an education of the heart and the soul, as well as the intellect. The scope of our instruction is dependent on our ability and readiness to accept the lesson laid out before us in the circumstances we face. When we find ourselves blindsided by life, we are free to choose to close our minds or to view the inbuilt lesson in a narrow-minded way. The notion that existence is a never-ending lesson can be dismaying at times. The courses we undertake in Earth school can be painful as well as pleasurable, and as taxing as they eventually are rewarding. However, in every situation, relationship, or encounter, a range of lessons can be unearthed. When we choose to consciously take advantage of each of the lessons we are confronted with, we gradually discover that our previous ideas about love, compassion, resilience, grief, fear, trust, and generosity could have been half-formed. Ultimately, when we acknowledge that growth is an integral part of life and that attending Earth school is the responsibility of every individual, the concept of “life as lesson” no longer chafes. We can openly and joyfully look for the blessing buried in the difficulties we face without feeling that we are trapped in a roller-coaster ride of forced learning. Though we cannot always know when we are experiencing a life lesson, the wisdom we accrue will bless us with the keenest hindsight. Did you like this Inspiration? ❁ Did you miss yesterday's inspiration? Click [here]( to view them all.   DailyOM Course Spotlight [Self-Healing Rituals to Overcome Past Programming]( Live your most miraculous life. With this course by Josette Tkacik, you’ll learn how to reconnect to your authenticity and gain clarity of your heart-centered desires with tried-and-true tools to release past programming. With supportive wisdom along the way, you’ll create a path that will help you change the trajectory of your life and manifest your deepest desires. Get ready to seize your infinite nature. [Learn More]( New Courses - [Science-Based Plan to Reduce Visceral Fat]( - [The Japanese Secret to Slow Aging]( - [The Parasympathetic Nervous System Fix]( - [10-Minute Exercises for Cortisol Control]( Recommended For You [Unlock the Power of Chakra Magnetizing]( [Learn More]( [Alchemical Marriage]( [Learn More]( [10-Minute Abs Workout to Banish Menopausal Belly Fat]( [Learn More]( [Spiritual Design for a Healthy Home]( [Learn More]( [8 Steps for Transforming Relationships]( [Learn More]( [How to Overcome Depression]( [Learn More]( Top 10 Courses 1. [Science-Based Plan to Reduce Visceral Fat]( 2. [No-Squat Booty Workout]( 3. [10-Minute Exercises for Cortisol Control]( 4. [The Vagus Nerve Miracle]( 5. [The Parasympathetic Nervous System Fix]( 6. [The Happiness Method: Beyond Positive Thinking]( 7. [Science-Based Lymphatic Drainage Rescue]( 8. [The 10-Minute Method to Naturally Tighten Your Face]( 9. [Next Level Fascia Miracle: The Lymphatic Secret]( 10. [A Vagus Nerve Belly Bloat Rescue]( Explore 350+ Courses There's something for everyone. What do you want to learn today? [Browse by Topic]( [DailyOM Logo](   [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [Twitter]( You are receiving this email because you're subscribed to DailyOM. You are registered with {EMAIL}. [Inspirations]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( [Remove me from this list]( | [Help/FAQ]( Copyright © 2024 [Everyday Health, Inc.]( All rights reserved. DailyOM is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc. and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. 114 Fifth Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10011 Subject to our [terms of service]( and [privacy policy](.