Things We Can't Control

Things We Can't Control We develop grace as we learn, with the guiding hand of the universe, life will unfold exactly the way it should. The idea of trusting the universe is a popular one these days, but many of us don't know what this really means and we often have a hard time doing it. This is partly because the story of humankind is most often presented as a story about struggle, control, and survival, instead of one of trust and collaboration with the universe. Yet, in truth, we need to adhere to both ideas in this life. On the one hand, there is much to be said about exerting control over our environment. We created shelter to protect ourselves from the elements. We hunted for animals and invented agriculture to feed ourselves. We built social infrastructures to protect ourselves and create community. This is how we survive and grow as a civilization. However, it is also clear that there are plenty of things that we cannot control, no matter how hard we try, and we often receive support from an unseen force -- a universe that provides us with what we cannot provide for ourselves. It is a good idea to take responsibility for the things in life that we can control or create. We work so we can feed, clothe, and shelter our loved ones and ourselves. We manifest our dreams and visions in physical form with hard work and forethought. But at a certain point, when we have done all that we can, we must let go and allow the universe to take over. This requires trust. It requires a trust that runs deeper than just expecting things to turn out the way we want them to. Sometimes they will, and sometimes they won't. We develop equanimity and grace as we learn to trust that, with the guiding hand of the universe, life will unfold exactly the way it should. We are engaged in an ongoing relationship with a universe that responds to our thoughts and actions. [PRINT]( [SAVE]( [DISCUSS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- DailyOM Course Spotlight [Faster Fitness Over 40]( by Sadie Nardini For many men and women in their forties and beyond, finding the time to get next-level lean, toned, and defined can be challenging. However, there's a new fitness solution that can enable anyone, at any fitness level, to experience how 15 minutes of working out the right way can achieve the same results as 2-4 hours at the gym. Led by DailyOM fitness pro, Sadie Nardini, you'll be guided through a series of highly effective Faster Fitness routines that will work every muscle in your body simultaneously to build strength and muscle definition, head to toe, and enable you to achieve a total body transformation by moving smarter, not longer. [Learn More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. [Faster Fitness Over 40]( 2. [Meditative Painting to Heal Your Life]( 3. [Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days]( 4. [The 2 Week Fascia Miracle]( 5. [Go Sleeveless in 14 Days]( 6. [21 Tapping Meditations for Emotional Eating and Beyond]( 7. [Heal Your Soul by Letting Go of Emotional Addiction]( 8. [Toned Inner Thighs in 13 Days]( 9. [A Year of Writing to Uncover the Authentic Self]( 10. [Aging Gracefully with Ballet]( New Courses • [The Problem Area Workout]( • [The Complete Program to Uncovering Your Truth Special 4-Course Bundle]( • [The Stress Less Course Bundle Special 4-Course Bundle]( • [The Complete Guide to Love Yourself Inside and Out Special 3-Course Bundle]( > [More Courses]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Home]( | [Inspiration]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( [Email Settings]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Help/FAQ]( © 2022 DailyOM - All Rights Reserved No portion of this site can be reprinted without express permission. Subscribed as {NAME}[at]gmail.com (1276706) [1]