Sparkling Stillness

  [View Online]( INSPIRATION [Sparkling Stillness]( As each snowflake is different, so are we, unique and functioning as part of a greater whole. The first slight snow that kisses our wind-reddened cheeks each winter carries the same message that frosts have conveyed since time immemorial. This message is dualistic in character; on one hand, winter’s growing chill compels us to rest and restore ourselves indoors, and on the other, snow, the most wondrous attribute of the winter season, beckons us outside to play and to reflect. Upon indulging this natural impulse, we emerge from our homes into the quietude created by a mantle of snow that blankets the ground, and find a scene painted in broad strokes of crystalline whiteness, embellished with bright highlights of silver and blue. The stillness envelopes us as the magical quality of the surreal landscape awakens profound feelings of peace within our souls. Mother Nature’s perfect artistry is seldom more evident than in the magnificently balanced structure of the lovely and delicate six-sided flakes that cascade from the heavens. To walk through falling snow is to immerse oneself in life’s never-ending rhythms. We understand and accept that the snow beneath our feet, while tangible and powerful, is only one aspect of a larger cycle of world-altering weather events. The fluffy snowflake that floats to earth and joins its siblings brings the transient joy of leisurely days off and smiling snowmen, yet will one day experience a transformation in purpose. Without hesitation, as the weather grows warmer, each beautiful flake melts and becomes one with trickling rivulets, singing streams, and swiftly running rivers. Whereas, at the start of its existence, the snow serves to drape the world in beauty, it ends its season on earth by nourishing the land. A Zen proverb states that no snowflake ever falls in the wrong spot. Whether you celebrate the snow by tossing snowballs, or losing yourself in the meditative serenity of the silently drifting flakes, take a moment to contemplate how much like the snow each of us is. We are born pure, but later take on the footprints of those we encounter. Akin to each snowflake, we are unique, and yet we function as part of a larger whole — forever in the right spot at the right time. And like the snow itself, our lives and the roles we play are impermanent, yet imminently valuable. ❁ Did you miss yesterday's inspiration? Click [here]( to view them all. ♥ Loved this inspiration? Share with a friend](   DailyOM Course Spotlight [Writing Your Deepest Prayer]( By Debora Seidman Writing gives us a space to explore creative expression and inner healing. In this transformational course, writing coach and author Debora Seidman offers reflective writing prompts that will guide you to remember and recognize your innate wholeness and worth. With self-care practices and mindfulness exercises, you’ll clear blockages while composing unique prayers that reconnect you with your most authentic, magical self. By the end, you’ll have a tool you can turn to whenever your heart desires, that restores and inspires you to live life more fully. [Learn More]( New Courses - [10-Minute Abs Workout to Banish Menopausal Belly Fat]( - [Fearless Aging With Meridian Tapping]( - [Psoas Stretches to Relieve Lower Back Pain]( - [Wall Workout to Reshape the Body at Any Age]( - [The Art of Manifesting Your Soulmate]( Recommended For You [Guided Journal Prompts to Overcome Loss]( [Learn More]( [The Stress Less Course Bundle Special 4-Course Bundle]( [Learn More]( [Mojo Weight Loss]( [Learn More]( [The 9-Minute Science-Based Workout]( [Learn More]( [Faster Fitness Over 40]( [Learn More]( [Letting Go of a Bad Relationship]( [Learn More]( Top 10 Courses 1. [The Vagus Nerve Miracle]( 2. [The 2-Week Fascia Miracle]( 3. [Next Level Fascia Miracle: The Lymphatic Secret]( 4. [A Vagus Nerve Belly Bloat Rescue]( 5. [A Year of Writing to Uncover the Authentic Self]( 6. [10-Minute Abs Workout to Banish Menopausal Belly Fat]( 7. [Psoas Stretches to Relieve Lower Back Pain]( 8. [Sacred Sexuality: Open the Energy of Intimacy]( 9. [Gentle Exercises to Eliminate Your Neck Hump]( 10. [Go Sleeveless in 14 Days]( 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](.