Existing In Bodies

Existing In Bodies by [Madisyn Taylor]( We inhabit bodies for a reason - experiencing all the range of feelings and emotions that come with being present in a body. The physical self can seem like an encumbrance at times. We have little control over its demands, we must monitor it consistently, and its relative fragility can be discomfiting. Many people, therefore, unconsciously long to escape the confinement of their bodies, and this longing can manifest itself as physical discomfort, difficulty adjusting to the rigors of day-to-day existence, or a tendency to shy away from all that is associated with the human earthly experience. Yet the lifetime of physical existence we each must endure represents a vital plateau in our progression as enlightened beings. We inhabit our bodies for a reason. There is much we can learn while coping with the challenges, sensations, and sensitivities of the human body that we could not have grasped had we remained in spirit form. When we leave our physical selves behind to return to our original state, we will enjoy a supreme sense of freedom - yet we will always value the time we spent on earth. Being wholly present in your body can help you better understand how your time as a physical being is contributing to your development. There may be times when you feel that your consciousness is not grounded in your corporeal form. Your thoughts may seem scattered or spacey, or you may sense that your ethereal self is literally floating away. When this occurs, ask Mother Earth to ground you, or draw upon the potent grounding energy of mountains or trees. These powerful natural forces can help you reconnect with the earth by reminding you that living in a physical state can be a wholesome and enlightening experience. Wearing gemstones with grounding properties, bloodstone, for example, is another way to reaffirm your connection to the earthly plane. Human beings are tied to the earth, but not wholly of the earth. We are each of us, for the time being, poised between the soil underneath our feet and the never-ending ethereal spaces around us. The unease we occasionally feel in our earthly bodies is merely a by-product of our innate understanding of our dual natures. But the time we spend in our physical bodies will not last and should thus be cherished. For one day, when our evolution is complete, we will return to the source of life to become beings of light once more. [PRINT]( [SAVE]( [DISCUSS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- DailyOM Course Spotlight [Meditation for Transformation]( by davidji These 40 days are like no other course you've ever experienced. You'll be guided to go deeper on your spiritual journey, cultivate your daily practice to a point of mastery, and transform your life from where you are to where you'd like to be. Every day you'll receive a short life lesson and a powerfully unique meditation with your choice of how long you'd like to meditate, so you can effortlessly slide into a routine that suits your lifestyle. And each daily guided audio meditation concludes with a Metta Moment -- a real-world action step to apply to your life as you move throughout the day. You'll be immersed in 40 different transformational meditation techniques, elegantly wrapped in a myriad of timeless wisdom teachings. If you're new to a daily meditation practice, this journey will slowly and gently build you into a powerful daily meditator. If you already have a daily practice, this course will strengthen it beyond your wildest dreams. And if you've fallen off the path, this program will help you re-boot your practice. In the process, you will learn to show up every day as the calm amidst the chaos. Transformation will effortlessly unfold! [Learn More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. [What Is Your Purpose?]( 2. [From Codependent to Independent]( 3. [Clearing Physical and Emotional Clutter]( 4. [Release Yourself from Family Karma]( 5. [Overcoming Body Stiffness]( 6. [21 Day Yoga Shred For Men]( 7. [Fit and Fierce Over 40]( 8. [Be Free from Unhealthy Relationships]( 9. [21 Days to Phenomenal Abdominals]( 10. [Overcoming Self-Sabotage]( > [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]