Dumbing Ourselves Down

Dumbing Ourselves Down When we dumb ourselves down, we sell ourselves short and lose an opportunity to shed light where it is needed. The ability to go into any social situation and sense the level of consciousness in that situation is a gift. It enables us to move considerately in a world that holds people of all levels of awareness. However, there is a difference between shifting our energy to accommodate people and dumbing ourselves down to a regrettable degree. Sometimes, when we get into a particular social situation, we may feel pressure to play it small in order to fit in. Perhaps everyone is drinking or smoking excessively, engaging in gossipy small talk, or complaining bitterly about politics. It is one thing to notice this and modify our expectations and another thing entirely to join in. When we notice where people are coming from and acknowledge to ourselves that their energy is not in alignment with ours, we have several choices as to how to proceed. One viable option is to quietly endure the situation, keeping to ourselves until it is time to leave. In this way, we take care of our own consciousness and protect our growth process. Another option is to interact in a way that honors and pays respect to the people in the group, while gently attempting to shift the level of consciousness with our input. In order to do this, we must maintain our own vibration, which means that joining in by dumbing down is not an option. When we choose to dumb ourselves down to fit in, we not only sell ourselves short but we also lose a possible opportunity to influence the situation for the good of all concerned. Our desire to join in may come from our natural yearning to feel connected to the people around us. There is no shame in this, but being able to stand on our own, separate from the crowd, is a powerful milestone on any spiritual path. It can be difficult in the moment, but when we arrive on the other side, our integrity intact, we may find ourselves feeling positively smart. [PRINT]( [SAVE]( [DISCUSS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- DailyOM Course Spotlight [Belly Dancing Goddess Workout]( by Leilah Isaac If you're looking for a cardio dance workout that is fun and celebrates the goddess within you, look no further. With this highly effective and energetic 10-day course, you'll be guided, step-by-step through mesmerizing belly dancing moves that will get your endorphins pumping and tone your entire body. Each lesson focuses on mastering a small piece of dance choreography, so that by the end of the course you will have learned how to shimmy with confidence. Transform your body and spirit by embracing your inner belly dancer today. [Learn More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. [The 2 Week Fascia Miracle]( 2. [A Year of Writing to Uncover the Authentic Self]( 3. [Beneficial Stretches for the Inflexible]( 4. [How to Overcome Loneliness]( 5. [5 Week Kundalini Yoga for Chakras]( 6. [Pelvis Reset for Lower Back Pain]( 7. [Radical Boundaries]( 8. [Belly Dancing Goddess Workout]( 9. [Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days]( 10. [Non-Surgical Facelift]( New Courses • [8 Day Foot and Ankle Fix]( • [Meditative Painting to Heal Your Life]( • [Beginner Ayurveda for Self-Care]( • [The Japanese Art of Happy Money]( > [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]