An Inner Choice

  [View Online]( INSPIRATION [An Inner Choice]( Peace starts within us — we cannot bring to the world what we do not have to offer. At times, we look at the outside world and find it in a state of seeming chaos or disorder. We feel compelled to transform the situation from one of turmoil into one of peace, yet we are often disappointed in our best attempts to do so. One reason for this is that we cannot bring to the world what we do not have to offer. Peace starts in our own minds and hearts, not outside of ourselves, and until its roots are firmly entrenched in our own selves, we cannot manifest it externally. Once we have found it within, we can share it with our family, our community, and the whole world. Some of us may already be doing just that, but for most of us, the first step is looking within and honestly evaluating the state of our own relationship to peacefulness. Interestingly, people who manifest peace internally are not different from us; they have chattering thoughts and troubled emotions like we all do. The difference is that they do not lend their energy to them, so those thoughts and feelings simply rise and fall like the waves of the ocean without disturbing the deeper waters of peacefulness within. We all have this ability to choose how we distribute our energy, and practice enables us to grow increasingly more serene as we choose the vibration of peace over the vibration of conflict. We begin to see our thoughts and feelings as tiny objects on the surface of our being that pose no threat to the deep interior stillness that is the source of peacefulness. When we find that we are able to locate ourselves more and more in the deeper waters and less on the tumultuous surface of our being, we have discovered a lasting relationship with peace that will enable us to inspire peace beyond ourselves. Until then, we help the world most by practicing the art of choosing peace within. Did you like this Inspiration? ❁ Did you miss yesterday's inspiration? Click [here]( to view them all.   DailyOM Spotlight [Powerful Wisdom to Create a Shield of Lasting Inner Peace]( By Sundar Kadayam Learn how to cultivate a simple meditation practice that will create an opening to the compassion, wisdom, and abundance already within. Through sage words, supportive stories, and gentle guidance, renowned spiritual teacher Sundar Kadayam will teach you how to stay connected to your inner power and access newfound resilience for whatever arises. You’ll experience calmness as an ever-present shield. [Learn More]( New Courses - [Bone Health: Holistic Exercises to Increase Balance, Flexibility, and Strength]( - [The One-and-Done Fat-Burning Workout]( - [Heal Yourself With Polyvagal Therapy]( - [Ikigai: Japanese Philosophy to a Long, Healthy, and Happy Life]( Recommended For You [10-Day Booty Core]( [Learn More]( [Change Your Life With Tea]( [Learn More]( [7 Weeks to Self-Love]( [Learn More]( [Yoga for People Who Can't Touch Their Toes]( [Learn More]( [Becoming a Happy Human]( [Learn More]( [Writing Your Deepest Prayer]( [Learn More]( Top 10 Courses 1. [Go Sleeveless in 14 Days]( 2. [The Feldenkrais Way to Heal the Body]( 3. [Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days]( 4. [Nonsurgical Facelift]( 5. [Science-Based Plan to Reduce Visceral Fat]( 6. [Fascia Flows to Free Your Body]( 7. [Next Level Fascia Miracle: The Lymphatic Secret]( 8. [The Vagus Nerve Miracle]( 9. [A Year of Writing to Uncover the Authentic Self]( 10. [The 10-Minute Method to Naturally Tighten Your Face]( 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](.