Creating A Harmonious Home

Creating A Harmonious Home by [Madisyn Taylor]( When we've chosen to make our home a place of harmony, we allow love's energy to expand IN the lives of all who live there. At their best, our homes act as our sanctuaries. They are the nests we return to for rest and nourishment before we venture out once again to spread our wings and fly. But there are times that we may feel quite differently about our homes--times when we feel surrounded by turmoil rather than harmony, or mired in chaos rather than immersed in peace. It is at these times that we have the power to decide to bring more love into our homes. When we choose love, we are choosing to begin within. With a deep breath, we close our eyes and ask that when we open them again, we will see where we can make shifts to create greater harmony. These may be inner shifts, such as accepting others' personality traits and working with them rather than against them. Or they may be changes we can make with items around the house--removing the ones that cause frustration and displaying things that make us feel good. Then, we reach out to the people with whom we share our homes--whether they are family members or another combination of people who share our space. We can help to shift their perceptions toward the positive by asking each person to think about their ideal living situation. After allowing some time for reflection, gathering to discuss each person's ideas may lead to the discovery that there are conflicting concepts about what your shared home should provide. Once this information is out in the open, we have a roadmap for creating balance and harmony from seemingly disparate desires. Together, agreements can be made to enable all to take the steps needed to create a unified vision. When we have consciously chosen to make our home a place of harmony, then love's energy can expand throughout the lives of all who live there. Each person will be nurtured, allowing them to take that peace and serenity with them into the world, sharing it with whomever they may encounter; and making every space they enter a warmer and more loving place for everyone. [PRINT]( [SAVE]( [DISCUSS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- DailyOM Course Spotlight [Clear Your Home, Clear Your Life]( by Stephanie Bennett Vogt Most of us do too much, or have more possessions than we need or use. Or both. With our lives swept up in an overwhelming swirl of attachments, worry, and endless, mechanical "doing," our minds become fuzzy on what stays and what goes, what matters and what doesn't. As humans it is in our nature to experience clarity and spaciousness all the time. The problem is we lose focus, get off balance, and forget how. What most people do not recognize is that adopting a simple daily practice of putting away one thing, organizing a small area for sixty seconds, or letting go of a possession or object that has outlived its usefulness, is not only soothing to the nervous system and can feel really good over time, but it's one of the best ways to move energy that feels stuck in your home, head, and heart. This course from Stephanie Bennett Vogt distills some of the best clearing practices from nearly two decades of study, deep inquiry, and personal experience. Whether you are a super-organized neatnik, a hopeless clutterbug, a non-stop multi-tasker, a curious beginner, or an experienced professional...welcome! This course is for you. [Learn More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. [What Is Your Purpose?]( 2. [Release Yourself from Family Karma]( 3. [From Codependent to Independent]( 4. [Fit and Fierce Over 40]( 5. [Clearing Physical and Emotional Clutter]( 6. [21 Day Yoga Shred For Men]( 7. [Overcoming Body Stiffness]( 8. [Be Free from Unhealthy Relationships]( 9. [Chair Yoga for Healing, Strength and Mobility]( 10. [Becoming Whole Again]( > [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]