Doing the Best You Can

[View Online]( [DailyOM]( INSPIRATION [Doing the Best You Can]( Try not to expect perfection when starting out on a spiritual path or attaining inner peace. It isn’t always easy to meet the expectations we hold ourselves to. We may find ourselves in a situation such as just finishing a relaxing yoga class or meditation retreat, a serene session of deep breathing, or listening to some calming, soul-stirring music, yet we have difficulty retaining our sense of peace. A long line at the store, slow-moving traffic, or another stressful situation can unnerve you and leave you wondering why the tranquility and spiritual equilibrium you cultivate is so quick to dissipate in the face of certain stressors. You may feel guilty and angry at yourself or even feel like a hypocrite for not being able to maintain control after practicing being centered. However, being patient with yourself will help you more in your soul’s journey than frustration at your perceived lack of progress. Doing the best you can in your quest for spiritual growth is vastly more important than striving for perfection. Just because you are devoted to following a spiritual path, attaining inner peace, or living a specific ideology doesn’t mean you should expect to achieve perfection. When you approach your personal evolution mindfully, you can experience intense emotions such as anger without feeling that you have somehow failed. Simply by being aware of what you are experiencing and recognizing that your feelings are temporary, you have begun taking the necessary steps to regaining your internal balance. Accepting that difficult situations will arise from time to time and treating your reaction to them as if they are passing events rather than a part of who you are can help you move past them. Practicing this form of acceptance and paying attention to your reactions in order to learn from them will make it easier for you to return to your center more quickly in the future. Since your experiences won’t be similar to others’ and your behavior will be shaped by those experiences, you may never stop reacting strongly to the challenging situations you encounter. Even if you are able to do nothing more than acknowledge what you are feeling and that there is little you can do to affect your current circumstances, in time you’ll alter your reaction to such circumstances. You can learn gradually to let negative thoughts come into your mind, recognize them, and then let them go. You may never reach a place of perfect peace, but you’ll find serenity in having done your best. [ ] DailyOM Course Spotlight [Re-Parent Your Inner Child]( By Lisa J. Smith Although we grow wiser with age, each of us still has a childlike part of ourselves. Our inner child gives us our beautiful sense of wonder and joy, as well as some of our less-desirable behaviors that may sabotage our happiness. In this course, you’ll learn how to work with your inner child to end dysfunctional patterns, set healthy boundaries, and experience a more balanced way of living. You’ll discover how to meet your needs, build stronger relationships, and let your true essence shine. [Learn More]( [ ] New Courses - [Self-Healing Rituals to Overcome Past Programming]( - [Gentle Exercises to Eliminate Neck Hump]( - [Breaking Free From Limiting Beliefs]( - [The Art of Yoga Nidra: Unlock Your Sensuality]( [ ] Top 10 DailyOM Courses - [Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days]( - [4 Minutes for Back Pain]( - [A Year of Writing to Uncover the Authentic Self]( - [The Art of Yoga Nidra: Unlock Your Sensuality]( - [Strengthening Your Pelvic Floor]( - [Fascia Flows to Free Your Body]( - [Transforming Anger in Relationships]( - [Tell Your Story, Heal Your Life]( - [How to Quiet the Mind]( - [Hold Your Own During Control Dramas]( [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 © 2023 [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](