No Wrong Response

No Wrong Response by [Madisyn Taylor]( There is no such thing as a right or wrong response to any given situation as we all come to it with our own experience. Our view of the universe is largely determined by our experiences. It is when we are caught off guard by the spontaneity of existence that we are most apt to respond authentically, even when our feelings do not correspond with those of the multitude. Events that arouse strong emotions with us or are surprising in nature can be disquieting, for it often is in their aftermath that we discover how profoundly our histories have shaped us. The differences that divide us from our peers are highlighted in our reactions when these diverge from the mainstream, and this can be highly upsetting because it forces us to confront the uniqueness of our lives. When our response to unexpected news or startling ideas is not the same as that of the people around us, we may feel driven by a desire to dismiss our feelings as irrational or incorrect. But reactions themselves are neither right, nor wrong. The forces that sculpted the patterns that to a large extent dictate our development are not the same forces that shaped the development of our relatives, friends, colleagues, or neighbors. There is no reason to believe that one person's reaction to a particular event is somehow more valid than another's. How we respond to the constant changes taking place in the world around us is a product of our history, a testament to our individuality, and a part of the healing process that allows us to address key elements of our past in a context we can grasp in the present. Life's pivotal events can provide you with a way to define yourself as a unique and matchless being, but you must put aside the judgments that might otherwise prevent you from gaining insight into your distinct mode of interpreting the world. Try to internalize your feelings without categorizing or evaluating them. When you feel unsure of the legitimacy of your reactions, remember that cultural, sociological, spiritual, and familial differences can cause two people to interpret a single event in widely dissimilar ways. Examining your responses outside of the context provided by others can show you that your emotional complexity is something to be valued, for it has made you who you are today. [PRINT]( [SAVE]( [DISCUSS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- DailyOM Course Spotlight [Fit and Fierce Over 40]( by Sadie Nardini Are you over 40 (or any age & want to workout smarter, and not harder)? Would you like to be done with your workouts in less time than it takes to check a couple of emails each day? And do you want all of this to give you the results as if you've done over an hour of BOTH yoga and a strengthening, toning, tightening cardio-type exercise at the gym? With this course from bestselling DailyOM course creator Sadie Nardini, you will unlock the secrets to staying strong, youthful, and more fit and healthy, inside and out, than when you were 20! You'll get 21 Days of energizing, guided Yoga Shred fitness workouts, with a different fun and empowering focus each day, helping you achieve whole-body re-shaping and stabilization to keep you more injury-free as you age. You'll build your core, booty, arms, legs, and more--more quickly. This program will help you look and feel fit, fierce and more empowered, in far less time. [Learn More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. [Fit and Fierce Over 40]( 2. [21 Day Booty Core]( 3. [A Year to Clear What is Holding You Back!]( 4. [Reinventing The Body, Resurrecting the Soul]( 5. [21 Day Beginner Yoga]( 6. [Make Yourself a Money Magnet]( 7. [Be Free from Unhealthy Relationships]( 8. [21 Days to Phenomenal Abdominals]( 9. [Become a Spiritual Psychic in 28 Days]( 10. [How to Communicate Like a Buddhist]( > [More Courses]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Home]( | [Inspiration]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( | [Gift Shop]() [Email Settings]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Help/FAQ]( © 2016 DailyOM - All Rights Reserved No portion of this site can be reprinted without express permission. Subscribed as {NAME}[at]gmail.com (1276706) [1]