Creating a Garden Sanctuary | by Madisyn Taylor Each of us has been blessed with an innate need to celebrate and glorify life. At a most basic level, we honor the forces that came together to bring us into being by caring for our bodies and our souls. To truly rejoice in existence, we must also learn to cultivate loveliness in those special places that replenish the soul. When we create a garden sanctuary, we are reminded that we are a part of both nature's essence and something more. An outdoor retreat is a place we can surround ourselves in nature, beauty, and the life force. It is not difficult to create a sanctuary--we should endeavor, however, to create sanctuaries that speak to us as individuals. Whether we have a yard, a grassy corner, a patio, or a porch at our disposal, our creative potential is infinite. Any of these spaces can become a magnificent garden. When we feel drawn to specific themes such as Zen, angels, paradise, or the ethereal, we should explore them. Décor and furniture crafted from natural materials like wood and stone blend seamlessly into nature. Yet we can also augment the natural world by filling our garden sanctuaries with statues, bells or gongs, or colorful flags. Running water, like that in a created stream or fountain, helps energy flow smoothly. If space is a concern, crystals and mirrors can fulfill the same function. Hidden features like concealed swings and reflecting pools veiled in shadow can surprise and delight. As your garden sanctuary evolves, remember to invite the elemental spirits of nature to assist you in your efforts to create a small pocket of harmony, beauty, and peace in your own backyard. If you have not already felt their presence, sit quietly in your garden and reach out to them. You will feel these earthly guides at your side as you continue to develop your sanctuary. In the refuge of brilliant color, sweet scents, and stillness you create in your garden, the burdens imposed upon you by a sometimes hectic world will melt away. The splendor and tranquility of what you have brought into being will entrance you, allowing you to forget the constraints of time and space. No matter how large or small your garden sanctuary, the time you spend reveling in its pleasures will refresh your spirit and provide you with innumerable opportunities to celebrate life. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Leah Sugerman Looking within, we find that fear is what keeps us stuck in unhealthy patterns and limiting beliefs. Each time we shift our perception from fear to love we create a miracle. In this course, you'll clear the fear that's blocking you from accessing the love and miracles that are your birthright. Using principles from the celebrated metaphysical text A Course in Miracles, you'll learn step-by-step how to release fear and live an inspired, miraculous life. This course includes powerful lessons, guided meditations, audio guidance, and mind-opening exercises to help you uncover and clear your fear week by week. Recognizing, understanding, and clearing fear allows us to put our faith in love and welcome miracles into our lives every day. The more miracles you add up, the more extraordinary your life will be. The outside world and all your relationships will be enhanced as a result of your inner shift. Serenity will kick in, fear will subside and once and for all you'll know that all the love you need is inside you. Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. Fit and Fierce Over 40 2. A Year to Clear What is Holding You Back! 3. Letting Go with Forgiveness 4. Chair Yoga for Healing, Strength and Mobility 5. 21 Day Beautiful Arms & Abs Transformation 6. 21 Day Plant-Based Plan for a Lighter, Happier YOU! 7. Attracting Genuine Abundance 8. Lose Emotional and Physical Weight with Tapping 9. 7 Day Raw Cleanse 10. 15 Minute Yoga for Aches and Pains
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