The blessings all around you

[Is It Desire or Distraction?]( Don't forget to enjoy the beauty right in front of you. When it comes to the things we want, there always seems to be an endless list. No matter how many times we get something off that list, we add new things to replace it. In life, this drama of wanting and getting and wanting is all part of the dance. The things we want motivate us to get up and get them. And yet, at the same time, we can torment ourselves with our wanting, especially when we want something we can’t have or can’t find. It is in cases like these that it might be fruitful to entertain the idea that maybe what you really want is right in front of you. Maybe you are using this desire you can’t fulfill to distract you from truly engaging the blessings you already have. It may seem like that doesn’t make sense, yet we do it all the time. It may be easier to see in other people than to see it in ourselves. We have all heard our friends wishing they were more this or less that, and looking at them we see clearly that they are everything they are wishing they were. We know people who have wonderful partners and yet envy yours. We wish we could give these people a look at their situations from our perspective so that they could see that what they want really is right in front of them. It’s not too far-fetched to consider that we might be victims of the same folly. It can be scary to have what we want. We get caught up in the chase and forget to enjoy the beauty right in front of us -- like a child who never wants the toy she has in her hand but always the one just out of her reach. Take a moment today to consider the many things you are holding in the palm of your hand and how you might best play with them.  [PRINT](  [SAVE](  [DISCUSS](  --------------------------------------------------------------- DailyOM Course Spotlight [Communicating with Animals]( by Joan Ranquet We can learn to communicate more effectively with animals through our body language, sounds, and signals. In this fascinating course, animal communication expert and author, Joan Ranquet, will teach how to sharpen your intuition and develop the skills to interact with pets in a more fulfilling way. With expert guidance, you’ll learn how to adjust your energy levels to encourage positive, healthy responses in them. By the end, you'll have created a deeper bond with your companion, and can enjoy a more loving and mutually beneficial relationship for many years to come. [Learn More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. [The 2 Week Fascia Miracle]( 2. [21 Day Plant-Based Plan for a Lighter, Happier YOU!]( 3. [Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days]( 4. [Somatic Exercises to Relax and Release]( 5. [A Year of Writing to Uncover the Authentic Self]( 6. [Heal Your Soul by Letting Go of Emotional Addiction]( 7. [4 Minute Metabolism Booster]( 8. [No Sit-Up Abs Workout]( 9. [A Year to Clear What is Holding You Back!]( 10. [Communicating with Animals]( New Courses • [Resistance Band Workout Anytime, Anywhere]( • [Somatic Exercises to Relax and Release]( • [Awaken Your Chakra Energy]( • [The Problem Area Workout]( > [More Courses]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Home]( | [Inspiration]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( [Email Settings]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Help/FAQ]( ©2022 [Everyday Health, Inc](. All rights reserved. DailyOM is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc. and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. 114 Fifth Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10011 Subscribed as {EMAIL}