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[When Life Falls Apart]( We can trust that our inner core is always shining brightly, even when we cannot quite see it. There are times when our whole world seems to be falling apart around us, and we are not sure what to hold on to anymore. Sometimes our relationships crumble and sometimes it’s our physical environment. At other times, we can’t put our finger on it, but we feel as if all the walls have fallen down around us and we are standing with nothing to lean on, exposed and vulnerable. These are the times in our lives when we are given an opportunity to see where we have established our sense of identity, safety, and well-being. And while it is perfectly natural and part of our process to locate our sense of self in externals, anytime those external factors shift, we have an opportunity to rediscover and move closer to the core of our being, which is the only truly safe place to call home. The core of our being is not affected by the shifting winds of circumstance or the cycles of change that govern physical reality. It is as steady and consistent as the sun, which is why the great mystics and mystical poets often reference the sun in their odes to the self. Like the sun, there are times when our core seems to be inaccessible to us, but this is a misconception. We know that when the sun goes behind a cloud or sets for the night, it has not disappeared but is temporarily out of sight. In the same way, we can trust that our inner core is always shining brightly, even when we cannot quite see it. When things around us are falling apart, we can cling to this core knowing that an inextinguishable light shines from within ourselves. Times of external darkness can be a great gift in that they provide an opportunity to remember this inner light that shines regardless of the circumstances of our lives. When our external lives begin to come back together, we are able to lean a bit more lightly on them, knowing more clearly than ever that our true home is that bright sun shining in our core.  [PRINT](  [SAVE](  [DISCUSS](  --------------------------------------------------------------- DailyOM Course Spotlight [Aging Gracefully With Ballet]( by Tasha Bertram This introductory course to ballet is designed specifically to revitalize and support women at the time in their lives when they are dealing with emotional and bodily changes, especially through the perimenopausal and menopausal years. Join classical ballet instructor Tasha Bertram as she teaches a holistic approach to dance that embraces our femininity and the natural cycles of change as we mature. You’ll learn to celebrate your full womanhood with renewed confidence, balance, and delight. [Learn More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. [21 Days of Prayer to Change Your Life]( 2. [Strengthening Your Pelvic Floor]( 3. [A Year of Writing to Uncover the Authentic Self]( 4. [Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days]( 5. [Lose Emotional and Physical Weight With Tapping]( 6. [Fascia Flows to Free Your Body]( 7. [4-Minute Metabolism Booster]( 8. [Crystal Bowl Sound Bath]( 9. [Somatic Exercises to Relax and Release]( 10. [From Codependent to Independent]( New Courses • [Yoga for People Who Can't Touch Their Toes]( • [Fascia Flows to Free Your Body]( • [Resistance Band Workout Anytime, Anywhere]( • [Somatic Exercises to Relax and Release]( > [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}