The Places We Go

Friday's inspirational thoughts for a happy and fulfilling day.   [View Online]( INSPIRATION [The Places We Go]( In life, most of us want what we have envisioned for ourselves. We have plans and visions, some of them divinely inspired, that we want to see through to completion. We want to be happy, successful, and healthy, all of which are perfectly natural and perfectly human. So when life takes us to places we don’t consciously want to go, we can feel as if something has gone wrong or we must have made a mistake somewhere along the line. But in reality, this is just life’s way of taking us somewhere we need to go for reasons that are deeper than our own understanding. These hard knocks and trials are designed to shed light on our unconscious workings and deepen our life experience. Often it takes something major to wake us up, to shake us loose from ego’s grip as it struggles to maintain the illusion that it is actually in control. It is loss of control more than anything else that humbles us and enables us to see the big picture. That lack of control reminds us that the key to the universe lies in what we do not know, and what we do know is a small fraction of the great mystery in which we live. This awareness softens and lightens us, as it helps us release our resistance to what is. Another gift gleaned from going to these seemingly undesirable places is that, in our response to difficulty, we can see all the patterns and unresolved emotional baggage that stand in the way of our unconditional joy. Joy exists within us whether things go our way or not. And when we don’t feel joy, we can still trust that we can find it if we are willing to surrender to the situation and move through it. We can take our inspiration from any fairy tale that finds its central character lost in the dark woods, frightened and alone. We know that the journey through the woods provides its own kind of beauty and richness. On the other side, we will emerge transformed — lighter, brighter, braver, and more confident for having been through that darkness. ❁ Did you miss yesterday's inspiration? Click [here]( to view them all.   DailyOM Companion Course [Feng Shui to Release Unhealthy Emotions]( Create a home that invites greater well-being, peace, and clarity, and release unhealthy emotions with the power of feng shui. In this enlightening course, leading feng shui expert Katherine Troyer will guide you through decluttering strategies and empowering practices that will help you clear negative energy from your past while inviting new, positive vibrations into your space that mirror your highest true self. [Learn More]( New Courses - [Quitting Self-Created Loneliness]( - [The 4-Minute Fat-Burning Tabata Workout]( - [Feng Shui to Release Unhealthy Emotions]( - [Bone Health: Holistic Exercises to Increase Balance, Flexibility, and Strength]( Recommended For You [From Codependent to Independent]( [Learn More]( [Fearless Aging With Meridian Tapping]( [Learn More]( [Clear Your Home, Clear Your Life]( [Learn More]( [Protect Yourself From Control Dramas]( [Learn More]( [What Men Need to Know About Women]( [Learn More]( [21 Days to Overcome Negative Energy]( [Learn More]( Top 10 Courses 1. [Heal Yourself With Polyvagal Therapy]( 2. [The Vagus Nerve Miracle]( 3. [A Year of Writing to Uncover the Authentic Self]( 4. [Moving On From Destructive Relationships]( 5. [Go Sleeveless in 14 Days]( 6. [Fit and Fierce Over 40]( 7. [Meditative Painting to Heal Your Life]( 8. [Quitting Self-Created Loneliness]( 9. [10-Minute Exercises for Cortisol Control]( 10. [Next Level Fascia Miracle: The Lymphatic Secret]( 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](.