Moving Through Darkness

[The Places We Go]( Often it takes something major to wake us up, as we struggle to maintain an illusion of control. In life, most of us want what we have envisioned for ourselves. We have plans and visions, some of them divinely inspired, that we want to see through to completion. We want to be happy, successful, and healthy, all of which are perfectly natural and perfectly human. So when life takes us to places we don’t consciously want to go, we can feel as if something has gone wrong or we must have made a mistake somewhere along the line. But in reality, this is just life’s way of taking us somewhere we need to go for reasons that are deeper than our own understanding. These hard knocks and trials are designed to shed light on our unconscious workings and deepen our life experience. Often it takes something major to wake us up, to shake us loose from ego’s grip as it struggles to maintain the illusion that it is actually in control. It is loss of control more than anything else that humbles us and enables us to see the big picture. That lack of control reminds us that the key to the universe lies in what we do not know, and that what we do know is a small fraction of the great mystery in which we live. This awareness softens and lightens us, as it helps us release our resistance to what is. Another gift gleaned from going to these seemingly undesirable places is that, in our response to difficulty, we can see all the patterns and unresolved emotional baggage that stand in the way of our unconditional joy. Joy exists within us whether things go our way or not. And when we don’t feel joy, we can still trust that we can find it if we are willing to surrender to the situation and move through it. We can take our inspiration from any fairy tale that finds its central character lost in a dark wood, frightened and alone. We know that the journey through the wood provides its own kind of beauty and richness. On the other side, we will emerge transformed, lighter and brighter, braver, and more confident for having been through that darkness. [PRINT](  [SAVE](  [DISCUSS](  --------------------------------------------------------------- DailyOM Course Spotlight [Positive Affirmations to Start Your Day]( by Madisyn Taylor Practicing affirmations can transform the way we speak to ourselves and open us to receiving more positivity in our lives. In this course, DailyOM's Co-Founder, Madisyn Taylor, will teach how to start each day feeling motivated and accomplish what we set out to achieve. With the support of detailed audio recordings and expert insights, you’ll learn how to clear negativity, genuinely believe in yourself, and welcome in blessings from the universe. By the end, you will be empowered to manifest what you desire. [Learn More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. [Fascia Flows to Free Your Body]( 2. [Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days]( 3. [Clear Your Home, Clear Your Life]( 4. [A Year of Writing to Uncover the Authentic Self]( 5. [The Art of Intuitive Tarot]( 6. [Strengthening Your Pelvic Floor]( 7. [Yoga for People Who Can't Touch Their Toes]( 8. [4-Minute Metabolism Booster]( 9. [Somatic Exercises to Relax and Release]( 10. [If He's So Great, Why Do I Feel So Bad?]( 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}