Humanity

Humanity We are human, we are family -- we all look at the same stars, we all laugh and cry, we all love. When it comes to our families, we sometimes see only our differences. We see the way our parents cling to ideas we don't believe, or act in ways we try not to copy. We see how practical one of our siblings is and wonder how we can be from the same gene pool. Similarly, within the human family we see how different we are from each other, in ways ranging from gender and race to geographical location and religious beliefs. It is almost as if we think we are a different species sometimes. But the truth is, in our personal families as well as the human family, we really are the same. Â A single mother of four living in Africa looks up at the same stars and moon that shine down on an elderly Frenchman in Paris. A Tibetan monk living in India, a newborn infant in China, and a young couple saying their marriage vows in Indiana all breathe the same air, by the same process. We have all been hurt and we have all cried. Each one of us knows how it feels to love someone dearly. No matter what our political views are, we all love to laugh. Regardless of how much or how little money we have, our hearts pump blood through our bodies in the same way. With all this in common, it is clear we are each individual members of the same family. We are human. Â Acknowledging how close we all are, instead of clinging to what separates us, enables us to feel less alone in the world. Every person we meet, see, hear, or read about is a member of our family. We are truly not alone. We also begin to see that we are perfectly capable of understanding and relating to people who, on the surface, may seem very different from us. This awareness prevents us from disconnecting from people on the other side of the tracks, and the other side of the world. We begin to understand that we must treat all people for what they are -- family. [PRINT]( [SAVE]( [DISCUSS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- DailyOM Course Spotlight [Toned Inner Thighs in 13 Days]( by Sarah Rector Did you know that thighs are a common area of the body that people, especially women, want to tone up? But, thigh muscles can be difficult to build strength in without adding bulk, because lower-body exercises usually use weight-resistance and not everyone is chasing that result. The good news is, there are fun and effective exercises that will strengthen and lengthen your thigh muscles, without any additional visible mass! Led by fitness trainer Sarah Rector, you will be guided through a series of movements designed to activate and sculpt the entire thigh area, creating long and lean legs from your hips to your knees. All you need is 15 minutes a day for 13 days to see and feel a big difference! [Learn More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. [No-Squat Booty Workout]( 2. [Heal Your Past, Heal Your Life]( 3. [The 2 Week Fascia Miracle]( 4. [A Year of Writing to Uncover the Authentic Self]( 5. [Go Sleeveless in 14 Days]( 6. [No Sit-Up Abs Workout]( 7. [Fit and Fierce Over 40]( 8. [Toned Inner Thighs in 13 Days]( 9. [Sacred Beekeeping Secrets]( 10. [Yoga for Empaths]( New Courses • [4 Minute Metabolism Booster]( • [Holistic Habits for Lasting Weight Loss]( • [Eliminating Those Obsessive, Negative Thoughts]( • [Crystal Bowl Sound Bath]( > [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]