Obligations

Thursday's inspirational thoughts for a happy and fulfilling day.   [View Online]( INSPIRATION [Obligations]( We all encounter obligations in life, from spending time with family and friends to being present at important functions in the lives of the people who form our community. Many times, the obligations are actually fun and fulfilling, and we want to be there. At the same time, we all sometimes experience resistance to meeting these obligations, especially when they pile up all at once and we begin to feel exhausted, longing for a quiet evening at home. At times like these, we may want to say no but feel too guilty at the idea of not being there. Still, our primary obligation is to take care of ourselves, and if saying no to someone else is what we have to do, then we do not need to feel bad about it. There is a skill to balancing our obligations, and it starts with simply becoming aware of our schedule. We may notice that three invitations have arisen in one weekend, and we know that we will pay energetically if we attempt to fulfill all three. At this point, we can take the time to weigh the repercussions of not going to each event, considering how we will feel if we miss it and how our absence might affect other people. Most of the time, it will be clear which obligation we can most easily let go and which one we simply can’t miss. Sometimes we have to miss something really important to us, and that can be painful for everyone concerned. At times like this, reaching out with a phone call, a thoughtful card, or a gift lets people know that you are there in spirit and that your absence is by no means a result of you not caring. Meeting our obligations to others is an important part of being human and not one to take lightly. At the same time, we cannot meet every obligation without neglecting our primary duty to take care of ourselves. We can navigate this quandary by being conscious of what we choose to do and not do and by finding concrete ways to extend our caring when we are not able to be there in person. ❁ Did you miss yesterday's inspiration? Click [here]( to view them all.   DailyOM Companion Course [Breaking Up Without Breaking Down]( Ending a relationship can be one of life’s most challenging moments. But what if you could turn this difficult time into an opportunity for profound healing and growth? In this transformative course, acclaimed author and psychotherapist Rhonda Findling guides you through the breakup process with gentle mindfulness practices and practical tools. Discover how to navigate your emotions with grace, fostering acceptance and inner peace that will sustain you far beyond the end of your relationship. [Learn More]( New Courses - [Weighted Arms and Abs Transformation]( - [Healing Your Inner Teenager]( - [Quitting Self-Created Loneliness]( - [The 4-Minute Fat-Burning Tabata Workout]( Recommended For You [Shape Shift to Your Best Body Ever]( [Learn More]( [21-Day Absolute Pilates Burn]( [Learn More]( [Combating Emotional Vampires]( [Learn More]( [Maintaining Sleek and Sleeveless Arms]( [Learn More]( [Changing Perspective on Death]( [Learn More]( [The 9-Minute Science-Based Workout]( [Learn More]( Top 10 Courses 1. [The Feldenkrais Way to Heal the Body]( 2. [The Vagus Nerve Miracle]( 3. [Fit and Fierce Over 40]( 4. [A Year of Walking Meditations to Cleanse and Renew Your Life]( 5. [Heal Yourself From Adrenal Fatigue]( 6. [A Year of Writing to Uncover the Authentic Self]( 7. [Holistic Vagus Nerve Stretches for Immediate Relief]( 8. [Next Level Fascia Miracle: The Lymphatic Secret]( 9. [The Art of Manifesting Your Soulmate]( 10. [Break Free From Trauma Bonding]( Explore 375+ 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](.