Laying Our Burdens Down

[View Online]( [DailyOM]( [Laying Our Burdens Down]( Lay your burdens down at the feet of the divine and feel the relief from your heart. We all know the feeling of walking through life as if we are carrying the huge burden of our worries and stresses on our backs and shoulders, struggling to keep moving forward. There is no real way to move freely and fluidly in such a situation, and we are all longing to lay our burdens down. Just imagining that it would be possible to do such a thing can be enough to elicit a sigh of relief and a feeling of lightness. The human imagination is a powerful tool, and we can use it to take journeys to faraway places without ever leaving our home. Because of this, we too can lay our burdens down at the feet of a divine being such as the great Mother, Buddha or a mountain. Releasing ourselves from that which we can’t handle on our own. No matter how smart we are, how capable we are, or how hard we work, no one can single-handedly cope with all the worries that we tend to take on in the course of our lives. And, we aren’t designed to do so. Our well being depends upon our ability to hand over that which we can no longer carry by ourselves. Visualizing yourself carrying your burdens to the feet of someone or something much bigger than you can be a powerful daily practice. To begin, sit with your eyes closed and envision an all powerful, supremely comforting being in what ever form that takes for you, standing at the end of a road. See yourself carrying a large sack, box, or other container, imagining that all your worries are inside it. Watch as you make your way to the being of your choice, and lay your baggage down at their feet. Allow yourself to feel the lightness and relief of this action, express your gratitude, and surrender. You will be amazed by how this simple meditation can liberate you from a burden you were never meant to carry. [ ] DailyOM Course Spotlight [Eliminating Those Obsessive, Negative Thoughts]( By Polly Campbell Anyone can navigate the unpredictability of life with confidence. In this transformational course, writer and personal development specialist Polly Campbell provides guidance and life-affirming strategies on how to strengthen resilience and grow from difficult situations. Each engaging lesson includes informative practices designed to help you foster a more flexible mindset and let go of any beliefs that hold you back. By the end, you'll have all that you need to cope with uncertainty and move forward with a renewed sense of optimism. [Learn More]( [ ] Recommended For You - [7 Weeks to Self-Love]( - [Re-Parent Your Inner Child]( - [Yoga for Empaths]( - [How to Communicate Like a Buddhist]( [ ] New Course 7 Days to Rewrite Your Dream Career [Discover]( [ ] Top 10 DailyOM Courses - [Ending the Aftershocks of Traumatic Experiences]( - [Activate Your Fascia, Free Your Body]( - [The Menopausal Middle Menu Plan]( - [How to Heal the Mother Wound]( - [Somatic Exercises to Relax and Release]( - [A Year to Clear What Is Holding You Back!]( - [How to Work with the Spirit World]( - [Clearing Physical and Emotional Clutter]( - [Speak With Purpose, Not Impulse]( - [A Year of Writing to Uncover the Authentic Self]( [DailyOM]( [ ] [facebook]( [instagram]( [pinterest]( [twitter]( You are receiving this email because you are signed up to receive emails from DailyOM. You are registered with {EMAIL}. [Inspirations]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( [Remove me from this list]( | [Help/FAQ]( Copyright © 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 Subject to our [terms of service]( and [privacy policy](