Mind Stretching

Mind Stretching Having a flexible mind makes navigating life much easier, as you are not thrown off course easily. Flexibility is the capacity to bend without breaking, as well as a continual willingness to change or be changed in order to accommodate new circumstances. People with flexible minds are open to shifting their course when necessary or useful; they are not overly attached to things going the way they had planned. This enables them to take advantage of opportunities that a more rigid person would miss out on. It can also make life a lot more fun. When we are flexible, we allow for situations we could not have planned, and so the world continues to surprise and delight us. Since reality is in a constant state of flux, it doesn't make sense to be rigid or to cling to any one idea of what is happening or what is going to happen. We are more in tune with reality when we are flexible. Being in tune enables us to adjust to the external environment and other people as they change and grow. When we are rigid or stuck in our ways, instead of adjusting to the world around us we hunker down, clinging to a concept of reality rather than reality itself. When we do this, we cut ourselves off from life, and we miss out on valuable opportunities, as well as a lot of joy. Just as we create flexibility in our bodies by stretching physically, we can create limberness in our minds by stretching mentally. Every day we have the opportunity to exercise our flexibility. We can do this in small ways such as taking a different route home from work or changing our exercise routine. On a larger scale, we can rearrange the furniture or redo a room in our house. If these are things we already do regularly, we can stretch our minds by imagining several different possibilities for how the next year will unfold. As we do this, our minds become more supple and open, and when changes come our way, we are able to accommodate and flow with the new reality. [PRINT]( [SAVE]( [DISCUSS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- DailyOM Course Spotlight [Beginner Ayurveda for Self-Care]( by Lissa Coffey Ayurveda is a sacred holistic practice that guides us in caring of ourselves in a simple and loving way. Based on the art of living in harmony with nature and finding balance within, this transformative 7-day course by Ayurveda expert, Lissa Coffey, you'll learn how to strengthen your mind-body connection for true wellness and bliss. With the support of step-by-step guidance and insightful techniques, you will use foundational Ayurveda teachings to create your own personal self-care routine. From diet and exercise to meditation, Lissa modernizes and breaks down this ancient science into fun, easy-to-learn practices that will inspire you to focus on a healthier style of living. [Learn More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. [Belly Dancing Goddess Workout]( 2. [The 2 Week Fascia Miracle]( 3. [Speak with Purpose, Not Impulse]( 4. [No Sit-Up Abs Workout]( 5. [What to Eat Over 40]( 6. [Shakti Warrior Dance for Healing]( 7. [Pelvis Reset for Lower Back Pain]( 8. [Talking to Dead People]( 9. [Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days]( 10. [The Swimsuit Transformation]( New Courses • [Perfect Posture in 14 Days]( > [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]