Control | by Madisyn Taylor Trying to maintain control in this life is a bit like trying to maintain control on a roller coaster. The ride has its own logic and is going to go its own way, regardless of how tightly you grip the bar. There is a thrill and a power in simply surrendering to the ride and fully feeling the ups and downs of it, letting the curves take you rather than fighting them. When you fight the ride, resisting what's happening at every turn, your whole being becomes tense and anxiety is your close companion. When you go with the ride, accepting what you cannot control, freedom and joy will inevitably arise. As with so many seemingly simple things in life, it is not always easy to let go, even of the things we know we can't control. Most of us feel a great discomfort with the givens of this life, one of which is the fact that much of the time we have no control over what happens. Sometimes this awareness comes only when we have a stark encounter with this fact, and all our attempts to be in control are revealed to be unnecessary burdens. We can also cultivate this awareness in ourselves gently, by simply making surrender a daily practice. At the end of our meditation, we might bow, saying, "I surrender to this life." This simple mantra can be repeated as necessary throughout the day, when we find ourselves metaphorically gripping the safety bar. We can give in to our fear and anxiety, or we can surrender to this great mystery with courage. When we see people on a roller coaster, we see that there are those with their faces tight with fear and then there are those that smile broadly, with their hands in the air, carried through the ride on a wave of freedom and joy. This powerful image reminds us that often the only control we have is choosing how we are going to respond to the ride. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Leah Guy Anxiety and fear can consume your mind and drain your energy. Whether it's fear of abandonment, fear of failure, of going broke, of being loved, of not being loved or fear of the unknown, fear shows up in many ways. You may fear being alone or that you aren't good enough. Fear keeps you stuck. Did you know that fear and anxiety are symptoms of unresolved emotional distress and that you can heal and become whole again? It's true. To heal fear we have to work with not only the mind, but the energy body and emotions. When we get to the root issue that's causing distress, we can change our lives - meaning zero panic, no fear and more peace. You can heal the fear that is keeping you from happiness. I have freed myself from years of anxiety and fear, and I believe you, too, can find this freedom. Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. Fit and Fierce Over 40 2. Lose Emotional and Physical Weight with Tapping 3. 14 Day Spinal Reset 4. 21 Day Booty Core 5. 21 Days to Phenomenal Abdominals 6. 15 Minute Yoga for Aches and Pains 7. Overcoming Self-Sabotage 8. Be Free from Unhealthy Relationships 9. Overcoming Body Shame 10. 21 Day Yoga Shred For Men
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