We Are Family

  [View Online]( INSPIRATION [We Are Family]( Every person we meet, see, hear, or read about is a member of our family. We are truly not alone. When it comes to our families, we sometimes see only our differences. We see the way our parents cling to ideas we don’t believe, or act in ways we try not to copy. We see how practical one of our siblings is and wonder how we can be from the same gene pool. Similarly, within the human family we see how different we are from each other, in ways ranging from gender and race to geographical location and religious beliefs. It is almost as if we think we are a different species sometimes. But the truth is, in our personal families as well as the human family, we really are the same. A single mother of four living in Africa looks up at the same stars and moon that shine down on an elderly Frenchman in Paris. A Tibetan monk living in India, a newborn infant in China, and a young couple saying their marriage vows in Indiana all breathe the same air, by the same process. We have all been hurt and we have all cried. Each one of us knows how it feels to love someone dearly. No matter what our political views are, we all love to laugh. Regardless of how much or how little money we have, our hearts pump blood through our bodies in the same way. With all this in common, it is clear we are each individual members of the same family. We are human. Acknowledging how close we all are, instead of clinging to what separates us, enables us to feel less alone in the world. Every person we meet, see, hear, or read about is a member of our family. We are truly not alone. We also begin to see that we are perfectly capable of understanding and relating to people who, on the surface, may seem very different from us. This awareness prevents us from disconnecting from people on the other side of the tracks, and the other side of the world. We begin to understand that we must treat all people for what they are — family. ❁ Did you miss yesterday's inspiration? Click [here]( to view them all. ♥ Loved this inspiration? Share with a friend](   DailyOM Course Spotlight [Transformational Writing for Personal and Global Healing]( Every day the world is changed by ordinary people. There is a need for people to be heard, to tell their stories, and to learn and grow from their experiences, both individually and collectively. This course by award-winning author and writing consultant Catherine Ann Jones will teach you how to use focused journaling as a tool to heal your heart and find your authentic voice. As a result, you’ll access your power to change and support the world. [Learn More]( New Courses - [The Feldenkrais Way to Heal the Body]( - [Ego Death: Restore Your True Self-Identity]( - [Gut Microbiome Remedies to Repair Your Health]( - [Aging Differently: Feel Lighter, Freer, and More Confident]( Recommended For You [Learn to Trust Your Intuition]( [Learn More]( [Secrets to Surrendering in Your Life]( [Learn More]( [No Sit-Ups Ab Workout]( [Learn More]( [Re-Parent Your Inner Child]( [Learn More]( [Be Free From Unhealthy Relationships]( [Learn More]( [Heal Yourself From Adrenal Fatigue]( [Learn More]( Top 10 Courses 1. [Next Level Fascia Miracle: The Lymphatic Secret]( 2. [The Feldenkrais Way to Heal the Body]( 3. [The Vagus Nerve Miracle]( 4. [Reinvent Your Self-Image]( 5. [Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days]( 6. [Holistic Vagus Nerve Stretches for Immediate Relief]( 7. [Gut Microbiome Remedies to Repair Your Health]( 8. [Talking to Dead People]( 9. [Spiritual Design for a Healthy Home]( 10. [Exercises to Eliminate Hip and Knee Pain]( 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](.