Importance Of Looking Deeper

Importance Of Looking Deeper by [Madisyn Taylor]( When we start to feel bored or blue, it is often a sign of needing to dig deep and take time for some much needed introspection. It's easy to get caught up in examining our actions instead of really deeply examining ourselves. This can be deceiving because our actions may be very spiritual--we meditate, are nice to people, take care of ourselves and others--and yet, we may not be penetrating to the issues below the surface. It's as if we've washed and shined the surface of our car without taking the time to check under the hood. We may appear to be in great shape, but if we aren't engaging in the deep, inner work of self-examination, the chances are good that we are not deeply aware of the real substance of our lives. We live in a very appearance-oriented, externally focused world, so it makes sense that we place a lot of value on how our lives look, sometimes to the detriment of noticing how our lives really feel. When we get too caught up in what we are doing and lose track of our core, we sometimes begin to feel dissociated, as if we are not fully awake, alive, and grounded. This is a sure sign that it's time to engage in the hard work of going deep within to rediscover the foundation of our lives. Without the substance that comes from looking at ourselves deeply, and working through the difficult things we find, our spiritual lives can start to feel hollow or shallow, as if there's nothing at the center holding it all together. Of course, the peace that comes with meditation and spiritual practice is an essential part of the whole picture of our development, but it serves us best in conjunction with the less settling, more chaotic work of digging around below the surface to see what needs to be healed, owned, or released. Then our actions are more than just an attempt to keep everything in control, looking pretty and nice. Fueled by the energy of a life in transformation, they become powerful expressions of courage and faith, further inspiring our own inner work and that of those around us. [PRINT]( [SAVE]( [DISCUSS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- DailyOM Course Spotlight [Overcoming Loneliness and Boredom]( by Heather Chase Has your life lost its luster? Do you feel like you might be missing the beauty and wonder of life? Are you going through your daily routine feeling bored and unfulfilled? Would you like to feel more joyful and alive, but aren't quite sure how to start? This course can help. Join award-winning author Heather Chase to shift from loneliness to connection and from dullness to delight as you learn to fall in love with life! You'll learn simple ways to almost instantly shift from tension to relaxation, self-doubt to self-love, loneliness to deep connection, feeling judged or criticized to accepted and feeling your life is insignificant to knowing how it is rich with value and meaning. Discover powerful insights and techniques for awakening to the miraculous wonders within you and all around you. Find more joy every day, and gain a richer experience of the mysterious, astounding gift of being alive. [Learn More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. [Conscious Parenting]( 2. [Overcoming Body Stiffness]( 3. [Heal Subconscious Blocks to Weight Loss]( 4. [21 Day Plant-Based Plan for a Lighter, Happier YOU!]( 5. [Reinventing The Body, Resurrecting the Soul]( 6. [Anti-Aging Face Yoga]( 7. [21 Day Tabata Yoga Body Challenge]( 8. [Chair Yoga for Healing, Strength and Mobility]( 9. [The Faster Workout Miracle]( 10. [Be Free from Unhealthy Relationships]( > [More Courses]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Home]( | [Inspiration]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( | [Gift Shop]() [Email Settings]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Help/FAQ]( © 2019 DailyOM - All Rights Reserved No portion of this site can be reprinted without express permission. Subscribed as {NAME}[at]gmail.com (1276706) [1]