Centering Ourselves

[View Online]( INSPIRATION [Centering Ourselves]( All too often, our lives can be spread too thin, and it becomes important to gather our thoughts and center ourselves to become whole again. When our thoughts are scattered in several directions at once and we are no longer conscious of what we are doing or why, it is time to center ourselves. When we center ourselves, we begin by acknowledging that we have become spread too thin and we are no longer unified inside. Our thoughts might be out of sync with our feelings, and our actions may be out of sync with both. The main signs that we need to center ourselves are scattered thoughts and a feeling of disconnection or numbness, as if we are no longer able to take anything in. In addition, we may feel unfocused and not present in our bodies. Centering ourselves is a way of coming to terms with all the different energies within us and drawing them back into ourselves. Centering yourself means that you are working from or being aware of the core of your being in the solar plexus area of your body. At first it may not make sense, but as you progress you will understand what this feels like. We naturally know how to center ourselves when we take a deep breath, for example, before making a big announcement or doing something big. Another way to center ourselves is to sit down and engage in breath meditation. We can start by simply getting into a comfortable upright position and noticing as our breath enters and leaves our bodies. Our breath flows into our center and out from our center, and this process can serve as a template for all of our interactions in the world. In conversations, we can take what our friends are saying into the center of our beings and respond from the center. Our whole lives mirror this ebb and flow of energy that begins and ends at the center of ourselves. If we follow this ebb and flow, we are in harmony with the universe, and when we find we are out of harmony, we can always come back into balance by sitting down and observing our breath. When we sit down to center ourselves we can imagine that we are gathering our straying thoughts and energies back into ourselves, the way a mother duck gathers her babies around her. We can also visualize ourselves casting a net and pulling all the disparate parts of ourselves back to the center of our being, creating a sense of fluid integration. From this place of centeredness, we can begin again, directing ourselves outward in a more intentional way.   DailyOM Course Spotlight [7 Meditations for Manifestation]( Meditation can be used as a powerful tool to attract what we truly desire. In this course, trainer Sura will offer guidance on ways to hone in and refine your inner vision so you can improve your overall happiness in life. With soothing mindfulness practices, you’ll become more centered, balanced, and raise your energy. Get ready to expand your consciousness and make your dreams a reality. [Learn More]( New Courses - [Ancient Medicine Wheel to Heal and Reclaim Your Life]( - [The Vagus Nerve Miracle]( - [Primal Movement for Aches and Pains]( - [Soul-to-Soul Animal Communication]( Recommended For You [Sex and Intimacy After 40]( [Learn More]( [Spiritual Design for a Healthy Home]( [Learn More]( [Ancient Medicine Wheel to Heal and Reclaim Your Life]( [Learn More]( [Holistic Approach to Pain: Shift Focus and Reclaim Your Life]( [Learn More]( [Primal Movement for Aches and Pains]( [Learn More]( [Alchemical Marriage]( [Learn More]( Top 10 Courses 1. [Anti-Aging Face Yoga]( 2. [Holistic Vagus Nerve Stretches for Immediate Relief]( 3. [The Vagus Nerve Miracle]( 4. [The Binaural Beat Method for Better Sleep]( 5. [Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days]( 6. [Fascia Flows to Free Your Body]( 7. [Gentle Exercises to Eliminate Your Neck Hump]( 8. [Talking to Dead People]( 9. [How to Communicate Like a Buddhist]( 10. [A Year of Writing to Uncover the Authentic Self]( Explore 350+ Courses There's something for everyone. What do you want to learn today? [Browse by Topic]( [DailyOM Logo](   [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [Twitter]( You are receiving this email because you're subscribed to 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](.