Earthbound

Earthbound by [Madisyn Taylor]( Our bodies are living, breathing expressions of our consciousness and should be treated as such. Striking the right balance between our physical and spiritual aspects is one of the most challenging aspects of existence. We are dual beings by nature, spiritual entities bound to earth by physical bodies. In our lifetimes, we are charged with the duty of nurturing and tending both with equal devotion and love. Yet while both aspects of the self are deserving of honor and respect, there is a tendency for people who are more spiritually focused to ignore, avoid, or dismiss their bodies. Similarly, many individuals are entirely ensconced in the carnal realm and pay no attention to the needs of the soul. In both cases, an adjustment is in order. We are whole only to the degree that we embrace both sides of our beings. If the soul is the inward manifestation of our consciousness, the body is the living, breathing expression of that consciousness. The physical self provides the home in which the spiritual self takes root and flourishes. Just as we must tend to the seed of the soul to ensure that it grows strong, so, too, must we care for the protective shell that is the body to make certain it is capable of playing its role in our development. Though there will no doubt be times in our lives when we feel more comfortable focusing on the spiritual self or the physical self, denying the fundamental importance of one or the other can lead to ill health, emotional distress, and a sense of incompleteness. Both facets of the human experience play a vital role in our well-being. The body and the soul are the yin and yang of our current reality. They are, at this point of human evolution, irreparably bound together, and many spiritual teachers agree that the body is one of the greatest vehicles through which to access the soul. In fact, many believe that our spirit has chosen to be embodied as an essential part of our spiritual development. Consequently, it is the responsibility of each person on the planet to forge a marriage between the two, so that these disparate aspects bring out the best in each other, creating a vibrant, dynamic, and workable whole. [PRINT]( [SAVE]( [DISCUSS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- DailyOM Course Spotlight [21 Days to Phenomenal Abdominals]( by Jannine Murray Lean down, uncover those sexy abs and cultivate a lifestyle practice you love with this highly effective body empowerment program designed to melt stubborn inches off your waistline, rejuvenate your mind and heart and get you back in control~ FAST! According to statistics, chronic stress is the root cause of 90% of disease and weight gain. Stress makes us stress eat, turning to sugar or alcohol to self soothe, burns us out, robs our life force, and takes all our energy so by the end of the day we have no motivation left for self-improvement. The good news is through creating a healthy lifestyle with stress busting techniques and eating a diet that is plant based and healing, you can undo decades of stress from the body and mind, drop inches of belly fat quickly and easily, and restore your peace of mind and body confidence. [Learn More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. [Protect Yourself from Control Dramas]( 2. [Tidy in Ten]( 3. [Fit and Fierce Over 40]( 4. [Chair Yoga for Healing, Strength and Mobility]( 5. [Overcoming Body Stiffness]( 6. [21 Day Plant-Based Plan for a Lighter, Happier YOU!]( 7. [21 Day Yoga Shred For Men]( 8. [14 Day Spinal Reset]( 9. [From Codependent to Independent]( 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]