Centering Ourselves

Centering Ourselves All too often, our lives can be spread too thin, and it becomes important to gather our thoughts and center ourselves to become whole again. When our thoughts are scattered in several directions at once and we are no longer conscious of what we are doing or why, it is time to center ourselves. When we center ourselves, we begin by acknowledging that we have become spread too thin and we are no longer unified inside. Our thoughts might be out of sync with our feelings, and our actions may be out of sync with both. The main signs that we need to center ourselves are scattered thoughts and a feeling of disconnection or numbness, as if we are no longer able to take anything in. In addition, we may feel unfocused and not present in our bodies. Centering ourselves is a way of coming to terms with all the different energies within us and drawing them back into ourselves. Centering yourself means that you are working from or being aware of the core of your being in the solar plexus area of your body. At first it may not make sense, but as you progress you will understand what this feels like. We naturally know how to center ourselves when we take a deep breath, for example, before making a big announcement or doing something big. Another way to center ourselves is to sit down and engage in breath meditation. We can start by simply getting into a comfortable upright position and noticing as our breath enters and leaves our bodies. Our breath flows into our center and out from our center, and this process can serve as a template for all of our interactions in the world. In conversations, we can take what our friends are saying into the center of our beings and respond from the center. Our whole lives mirror this ebb and flow of energy that begins and ends at the center of ourselves. If we follow this ebb and flow, we are in harmony with the universe, and when we find we are out of harmony, we can always come back into balance by sitting down and observing our breath. When we sit down to center ourselves we can imagine that we are gathering our straying thoughts and energies back into ourselves, the way a mother duck gathers her babies around her. We can also visualize ourselves casting a net and pulling all the disparate parts of ourselves back to the center of our being, creating a sense of fluid integration. From this place of centeredness, we can begin again, directing ourselves outward in a more intentional way. [PRINT]( [SAVE]( [DISCUSS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- DailyOM Course Spotlight [Radical Boundaries]( by DailyOM If you want to reclaim your personal power and start living a happier, more balanced life, it is essential that you learn the art of setting boundaries. With this insightful and empowering 10-day course, you'll be guided through a series of transformational lessons that will teach you to become more self-aware and focused on your life's direction. Through in-depth analysis and reflective questions, you will come to understand your own fears and how to overcome them with confidence. With the support of meditations and expert advice, you will define your personal boundaries and establish them for long-term self-care and healthier relationships. By the end, you'll know how to recognize the areas in your life that need boundaries, be able to effectively set them, and confidently communicate your needs to others. [Learn More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. [Shakti Warrior Dance for Healing]( 2. [Heartbreak to Soulmate with the Magic of Tapping]( 3. [Financial Affirmations to Start Your Day]( 4. [No-Squat Booty Workout]( 5. [Haiku for Healing]( 6. [Speak with Purpose, Not Impulse]( 7. [Pelvis Reset for Lower Back Pain]( 8. [The 9 Minute Science-Based Workout]( 9. [Belly Dancing Goddess Workout]( 10. [How to Heal the Mother Wound]( New Courses • [From Broken Heart to Healed Heart]( • [Guided Meditation For Kids]( • [Recipes to Let Go of Sugar]( • [Belly Dancing Goddess Workout]( > [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]