Being Your Own Village

Friday's inspirational thoughts for a happy and fulfilling day.   [View Online]( INSPIRATION [Being Your Own Village]( Sometimes we need to be our own village by utilizing all of our skills and learning more. Simple survival requires us to be in possession of many skills. The pursuit of dreams requires many more. Most individuals rely on the support of a village, whether filled with relatives or community members, to effectively address the numerous ways we need assistance. This can mean anything from asking favors of acquaintances and leaning on loved ones for support to paying a skilled artisan to handle a specialized task. However, each human being is born with the capacity to be their own village. We embody many roles throughout our lifetime, all of which are representative of our capacity for self-sufficiency and self-determination. In different moments in our lives, we are our own counselor, custodian, caregiver, cook, healer, teacher, and student. Our willingness to joyfully take on these roles grants us the power to maintain control over the direction of our life’s journey. In times past, human beings learned all of the skills needed for survival. Today, the majority of people specialize in a single discipline, which they hone throughout their lives. Thus, many of us feel uncomfortable standing at the helm of our own existence. We question our ability to make decisions concerning our own health, happiness, and welfare, and we are left feeling dependent and powerless. But the authority to take ultimate responsibility for our lives is simply a matter of believing that we have the necessary skills and intelligence to cope with any circumstance the universe chooses to place in our path. Proving that we can each be our own village through action enables us to accept that we are strong enough to exist autonomously. Cooking, cultivating a garden of fruits and vegetables, undertaking minor home repairs, or adopting a healthier lifestyle can help you reassert your will. Being your own village does not mean embracing isolation — for a balanced life is built upon the dual foundations of the inner and the outer villages. Rather, being your own village is a celebration of your wondrous inner strength and resourcefulness, as well as an acknowledgment of your innate ability to capably steer the course of your life. ❁ Did you miss yesterday's inspiration? Click [here]( to view them all.   DailyOM Companion Course [Aging Differently: Feel Lighter, Freer, and More Confident]( Reset your relationship with aging with bestselling author Cynthia Kane. By letting go of old beliefs and stories, you’ll learn to create a life you love and thrive at any age. [Learn More]( New Courses - [Feng Shui to Release Unhealthy Emotions]( - [Bone Health: Holistic Exercises to Increase Balance, Flexibility, and Strength]( - [The One-and-Done Fat-Burning Workout]( - [Heal Yourself With Polyvagal Therapy]( Recommended For You [The Japanese Secret to Slow Aging]( [Learn More]( [Awakening Your Feminine Chakras]( [Learn More]( [Metabolism Reset: Stop Storing Fat and Repair Your Health]( [Learn More]( [How to Heal the Mother Wound]( [Learn More]( [Overcoming Low-Dopamine Brain Fog]( [Learn More]( [Living as a Highly Sensitive Person in an Insensitive World]( [Learn More]( Top 10 Courses 1. [10-Minute Exercises for Cortisol Control]( 2. [No Sit-Ups Ab Workout]( 3. [The Vagus Nerve Miracle]( 4. [Meditative Painting to Heal Your Life]( 5. [Go Sleeveless in 14 Days]( 6. [Fit and Fierce Over 40]( 7. [Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days]( 8. [Holistic Vagus Nerve Stretches for Immediate Relief]( 9. [Heal Yourself With Polyvagal Therapy]( 10. [A Year of Writing to Uncover the Authentic Self]( 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](.