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Turn Up the Good Vibrations

 Feelings vibrate, just as all things in the universe do, at a particular frequency. Negative feelings like anger, guilt, and greed vibrate at low frequencies, while positive feelings like joy, appreciation, and passion vibrate at high frequencies. These high-frequency vibrations make us feel good. This is why people and places that inspire and cultivate positive emotions have what we call good vibrations.

Good vibrations promote health, happiness, and optimism. When we’re tuned into them, our bodies heal, our hearts open, and our minds shift toward the light. We see new possibilities and feel powerfully energized to follow our inner visions. At the same time, we feel relaxed and capable of manifesting these visions without giving into stress or struggle. Good vibrations put us in a state of perfect receptivity so we feel it’s the energy flowing through us that accomplishes what needs to be done. We feel guided, supported, protected, and nourished within this joyful flow. We sometimes forget we’re allowed to feel this way all the time.

Lower-frequency vibrations aren’t bad in a moral sense, but in the sense that they simply don’t feel good. Still, they have a purpose, which is to alert us to the fact that we’re blocking out the higher-frequency vibrations that we need to function well. They are a call for healing ourselves from within. The key to our healing lies in remembering that it is our birthright to feel good, and that this feeling is the essence of our true nature. When we are receiving and sending out good vibrations, we’re in the flow. When we’re not, we can begin to raise our vibration by seeking out people, places, and situations that vibrate at a higher frequency. Whether we need to go on retreat or just call a friend who makes us laugh, seeking out those good vibrations and basking in them is a sacred and loving practice that returns us, time and again, to the joyful flow of the universe. (Daily OM)

Your Living Sanctuary

 At their best, our homes act as our sanctuaries. They are the nests we return to for rest and nourishment before we venture out once again to spread our wings and fly. But there are times when we may experience our homes quite differently — when we feel surrounded by turmoil rather than harmony, or mired in chaos rather than immersed in peace. It is in these moments that we have the power to decide to bring more love into our homes.

When we choose love, we are deciding to begin within. Taking a deep breath, we can close our eyes and ask that when we open them again, we’ll see where we can make shifts to create greater harmony. These may be inner shifts, such as accepting others’ personality traits and working with them rather than against them. Or they may be changes we can make with items around the house — removing the ones that cause frustration and displaying things that make us feel good. Then, we may reach out to the people with whom we share our homes — whether they’re family members or another combination of people who share our space. We can help to shift their perceptions toward the positive by asking each person to think about their ideal living situation. After allowing some time for reflection, gathering to discuss each person’s ideas may lead to the discovery that there are conflicting concepts about what your shared home should provide. Once this information is out in the open, you’ll have a roadmap for creating balance and harmony from seemingly disparate desires. Together, agreements can be made to enable all to take the steps needed to create a unified vision.

When we have consciously chosen to make our home a place of harmony, then love’s energy can expand throughout the lives of all who reside there. Each person will be nurtured, allowing them to take that peace and serenity with them into the world — sharing it with whomever they may encounter, and making every space they enter a warmer and more loving place for everyone. (Daily OM)

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Do You Need a Time Out?

 Most of us feel a little crazy from time to time. Periods of high stress can make us feel like we’re losing it, as can being surrounded by people whose values are very different from our own. Losing a significant relationship and moving into a new life situation are other events that can cause us to feel off kilter. Circumstances like these recur in our lives, and they naturally affect our mental stability. The symptoms of our state of mind can range from having no recollection of where we put our car keys to wondering if we’re seeing things clearly when everyone around us seems in denial of what’s going on right in front of their eyes. For most of us, the key to survival at times like these is to step back, take a deep breath, and regain our composure. Then we can decide what course of action to take.

Sometimes a time-out does the trick. We take a day off from whatever is making us feel crazy and, like magic, the next day we feel in our right mind again. Talking to an objective friend can also help. We begin to see what it is about the situation that destabilizes us, and we can make changes from there. At other times, if the situation is particularly sticky, we may need to seek professional help. Meeting with someone who understands the way the human mind reacts to stress, loss, and difficulty can make us feel less alone and more supported. A therapist or a spiritual counselor can give us techniques that help bring us back to a sane state of mind so that we can affect useful changes. They can also mirror our basic goodness, helping us to see that we are actually okay.

The main purpose of the wake-up call that feeling crazy provides is to let us know that something in our lives is out of balance. Confirm for yourself that you’re capable of creating a sane and peaceful reality for your life. Try to remember that most people have felt, at one time or another, that they are losing it. You deserve a life that helps you thrive. Try to take some steps today to help you achieve more balance and a little less craziness. (Daily OM)

Befriending Your Fear

 If you were to follow your fear, what specific dream, idea, or life change would it direct you toward right now? So many of us are conditioned to avoid fear, overcome it, or, in some cases, actively run away from it. Of course, some fear exists to protect us. But not every flutter in your stomach or voice of uncertainty means you’re heading in the wrong direction. Sometimes fear appears because you’re standing at the edge of something that matters deeply to you.

Fear and desire can live right beside each other. The opportunity you can’t stop thinking about, the creative idea you keep returning to, or the change you secretly long to make may also be the very thing that brings up thoughts like What if I fail? What will people think? Am I really ready for this? Rather than treating those questions as stop signs, we might become curious about what they’re pointing toward. Often, the things that ask the most courage of us are also the ones inviting us to grow.

Following that kind of fear doesn’t mean you need to have the whole path figured out. It might simply mean taking one small, brave step and seeing what opens from there. New people, opportunities, and experiences can appear in ways you never could have predicted. Sometimes fear isn’t standing between you and the life you want. It may be walking right beside potential, pointing toward the next beautiful thing waiting to unfold. (Daily OM)

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Your Natural Sleep Remedy

 For anyone who’s struggled to get a full night of deep, restorative sleep, you know how exhausting it can be to spend your nights tossing and turning, only to greet the morning in a fog. And perhaps you’re beginning to notice that it’s affecting more than your energy. It can ruin your mood, contribute to weight gain, cloud your focus, and generally make life less enjoyable.

You’re far from alone. An estimated two-thirds of adults worldwide aren’t getting the recommended eight hours every night. And while there’s no shortage of sleep aids promising better rest, there’s something deeply important we often overlook: The quality of our sleep isn’t determined by one thing alone. It’s influenced by our lifestyle, diet, gut health, and more. That’s why the best remedy is often a holistic one.

Think of your body as a garden. When a flower struggles to bloom, we care for it with curiosity. Does the soil need nourishment? Is it getting enough sunlight? Does it need more water or perhaps a little room to breathe? Your body deserves that same loving attention. By tending to what may be out of alignment, you can begin cultivating the conditions for your body to naturally fall asleep and wake up refreshed....<<<Read More>>>...

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Writing Your Story

 Everyone, at one time or another, has wanted to express their own story. Writing a memoir to read privately, share with family or friends, or publish is an emotionally satisfying way to gain perspective on your experiences while sharing your unique voice. We’ve all experienced feelings and events in our lives that we are longing to write down. Giving in to that urge can give you an outlet for purging any frustration, anxiety, or long-dormant feelings. No one else has to read it. You may even want to write your story without reading it right away. If you want to share it, reading your story to others can help meet your need to be heard.

Satisfying the desire to tell your story isn’t predicated on your writing ability. It does, however, take effort to write down the truth in detail. Your memories, captured on paper as descriptive scenes, sights, sounds, and scents, may at first seem disconnected or incomplete. But rest assured that you have the ability to shape your recollections into stories. This process can also help you understand your life experiences. And when you finish writing, you may be surprised by what you’ve accomplished. Your story can encompass as much or as little of your life as you like. You may be surprised by new insights or find yourself exploring your roots, your identity, and your future through your words. Allow your writing to guide you, and write as truthfully as possible. Don’t worry about what others will think of your personal journey, your style of writing, or your words.

Research has shown that writing a personal narrative filled with feelings and perceptions can create long-term health benefits. As you write, remember to have compassion for yourself, particularly when writing about traumatic events. If you are a young person, you can add to your life story as you grow older. Your writing may help family members know you better, or they may understand themselves more through reading about your experiences. More importantly, you’re expressing yourself in a permanent way, giving a gift to yourself, and letting your voice be heard. (Daily OM)

When We’re Feeling Anxious

 

So many of us are feeling dysregulated right now — especially as we experience the financial pinch, navigate emotional struggles, and witness unprecedented collective events unfolding around us. It’s only natural that anxiety would find its way in. But what might happen if, alongside everything that feels difficult, we intentionally turned our attention toward the small things that help bring us back to center?

Take a moment to reflect. Have there been pockets of goodness in your life? Maybe you’ve gotten some much-needed time away from work. Perhaps you’ve tried a new recipe, enjoyed a meal around the table with people you love, or eaten at your favorite restaurant. Maybe you’ve begun taking care of yourself in new ways and adopted some helpful wellness practices.

Life can be hard and beautiful at the same time, and part of caring for ourselves is learning to notice both. We may not always have control over what is happening around us. But we can choose how we meet this moment. And sometimes, tending to our mental health begins with something very small: seeing what nourishes us, appreciating what is here, and taking one small step toward greater groundedness, harmony, and well-being....<<<Daily OM>>>...

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