Going through a Phase

Going through a Phase by [Madisyn Taylor]( The gift of going through a phase is that it will pass and you will come out the other side. We are all almost always in the process of learning something new, developing an underused ability or talent, or toning down an overused one. Some of us are involved in learning how to speak up for ourselves, while others are learning how to be more considerate. In the process of becoming, we are always developing and fine-tuning one or the other of our many qualities, and it is a natural part of this process that things tend to get out of balance. This may be upsetting to us, or the people around us, but we can trust that it's a normal part of the work of self-development. For example, we may go through a phase of needing to learn how to say no, as part of learning to set boundaries and take care of ourselves. During this time, we might say no to just about everything, as a way of practicing and exploring this ability. Like a child who learns a new word, we want to try out this new avenue of expression and empowerment as much as we can because it is new and exciting for us and we want to explore it fully. In this way, we are mastering a new skill, and eventually, as we integrate it into our overall identity, it will resume its position as one part of our balanced life. In this process, we are overcompensating for a quality that was suppressed in our life, and the swinging of the pendulum from under-use to overuse serves to bring that quality into balance. Understanding what's happening is a useful tool that helps us to be patient with the process. In the end, the pendulum settles comfortably in the center, restoring balance inside and out. [PRINT]( [SAVE]( [DISCUSS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- DailyOM Course Spotlight [From Self-Destruction to Reconstruction]( by Leah Guy When you decide to focus on self-healing you can transform pain and negative patterns, reignite your passion for living, and reconstruct a sense of wholeness. This 21-day course is designed to help you on your journey of positive transformation. You'll focus on reconstructing your life in meaningful and healthy ways, empowering the pieces of yourself that feel stuck, broken, or negative so you can move forward with emotional ease and freedom. Before you know it, you will dismantle the system of self-sabotage and be on the path to healing that brings health and joy to your relationships, a reconnection to your purpose, and a deep inner peace. [Learn More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. [Beneficial Stretches for the Inflexible]( 2. [Speaking Your Truth in Relationships]( 3. [Go Sleeveless in 14 Days]( 4. [Pelvis Reset for Lower Back Pain]( 5. [21 Day Tabata Yoga Body Challenge]( 6. [How to Communicate Like a Buddhist]( 7. [Fit and Fierce Over 40]( 8. [Be Free from Unhealthy Relationships]( 9. [21 Day Plant-Based Plan for a Lighter, Happier YOU!]( 10. [Toned Inner Thighs in 13 Days]( New Courses • [Sleep Fix For Longevity]( • [Therapeutic Writing]( • [Over 40 Whole Body Makeover]( • [How to Overcome Loneliness]( > [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]