Going With the Flow

  [View Online]( INSPIRATION [Going With the Flow]( Going with the flow doesn’t mean we don’t know where we’re going; rather, we are open to other ways of getting there. The expression going with the flow is a metaphor that applies to navigating a river. When we go with the flow, we follow the current of the river rather than push against it. People who go with the flow may be interpreted as lazy or passive, but to truly go with the flow requires awareness, presence, and the ability to blend one’s own energy with the prevailing energy. Going with the flow doesn’t mean we toss our oars into the water and kick back in the boat, hoping for the best. Going with the flow means we let go of our individual agenda and notice the play of energy all around us. We tap into that energy and flow with it, which gets us going where we need to go a whole lot faster than resistance will. Going with the flow doesn’t mean that we don’t know where we’re going; it means that we are open to multiple ways of getting there. We are also open to changing our destination, clinging more to the essence of our goal than to the particulars. We acknowledge that letting go and modifying our plans is part of the process. Going with the flow means that we are aware of an energy that is larger than our small selves and we are open to working with it, not against it. Many of us are afraid of going with the flow because we don’t trust that we will get where we want to go if we do. This causes us to cling to plans that aren’t working, stick to routes that are obstructed, and obsess over relationships that aren’t fulfilling. When you find yourself stuck in these kinds of patterns, do yourself a favor and open to the flow of what is rather than resisting it. Trust that the big river of your life has a plan for you and let it carry you onward. Throw overboard those things that are weighing you down. Be open to revising your maps. Take a deep breath and move into the current. ❁ Did you miss yesterday's inspiration? Click [here]( to view them all. ♥ Loved this inspiration? Share with a friend](   DailyOM Course Spotlight [Getting Unstuck]( Tibetan Buddhist nun and bestselling author Pema Chodron will help you recognize and transform the stories and patterns that are holding you back. Each lesson includes a series of video teachings and guided meditation techniques from Pema, as well as questions for reflection that will offer you a direct path to a life of greater joy and genuine happiness. [Learn More]( New Courses - [Sacred Sexuality: Open the Energy of Intimacy]( - [Transitioning Through Divorce: Grieving the Loss of Marriage]( - [The Feldenkrais Way to Heal the Body]( - [Ego Death: Restore Your True Self-Identity]( - [Gut Microbiome Remedies to Repair Your Health]( Recommended For You [The Feldenkrais Way to Heal the Body]( [Learn More]( [Sacred Sexuality: Open the Energy of Intimacy]( [Learn More]( [The Peaceful Warrior 4-Minute Meditation]( [Learn More]( [21-Day Plant-Based Plan for a Lighter, Happier YOU!]( [Learn More]( [Attracting Genuine Abundance]( [Learn More]( [8-Day Foot and Ankle Fix]( [Learn More]( Top 10 Courses 1. [The Vagus Nerve Miracle]( 2. [Next Level Fascia Miracle: The Lymphatic Secret]( 3. [The 9-Minute Science-Based Workout]( 4. [Sacred Sexuality: Open the Energy of Intimacy]( 5. [Sacred Self-Care and Ayurvedic Nutrition]( 6. [Holistic Vagus Nerve Stretches for Immediate Relief]( 7. [The Intuitive Power Behind Angel Numbers]( 8. [The Feldenkrais Way to Heal the Body]( 9. [Embracing the Signs and Symbols in Your Life]( 10. [Yoga for People Who Can't Touch Their Toes]( 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](.