Kindness | by Madisyn Taylor Kindness is an ideal that is easily accessible to all of us. We all know that a small kindness can make our journeys lighter and more enjoyable. Even bringing an instance of kindness to mind can put a smile on your face days or weeks later or perhaps even inspire you to share kindness with another. Though it may seem simple to the point of insignificance, many cultures throughout the world and history have recognized kindness as a powerful virtue. It may be the simplest way to experience and share all the grandest ideals of humanity. We can make the choice to act from the best place within ourselves at any time, while simultaneously recognizing the highest potential in another with the smallest of acts, nourishing the seed of hope in each soul we encounter. In a way, kindness acts as the oil that makes the engine of our world move more smoothly and with less friction. We can still get where we are going but the ride is more pleasant, and those around us can share in the ideal world that we help to create. We are all fortunate that kindness is limitless in its supply and available to everyone. When we act in ways that confirm our ideals, we make the ideal our reality. Then, instead of affirming the experience of struggle and competition, we can shift our experience to the reality of ease and pleasurable camaraderie with the fellow citizens of the world. Whether giving way to someone in traffic or letting someone go ahead of us in line, donating money or sharing our homes in a crisis, we actively create a universe of kindness and giving with every choice we make. The smallest gesture can bring a smile to light the shadow of an unpleasant situation or remove tension from a difficult task, but it's effects can echo and extend far beyond the moment. We can be sure that we will receive a kindness in return, but giving is its own reward. Kindness expands the light within us and reaches out to touch the light in others as well, giving us all a glimpse of the glow that has the power to enlighten our world. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Lair Torrent Should relationships be this difficult? Yes, they should--but not for the reasons so many couples are experiencing. Relationships shouldn't be difficult because of communication issues, trouble in the bedroom, building or rebuilding trust, financial pressures--or any of the other problems that top the lists of reasons couples fail, seek counseling, or divorce. Those struggles are symptoms of a deeper issue that plagues almost every couple. If you think that's stated for dramatic effect, then why is the divorce rate holding steady at 50%? Why are more couples than ever reporting less overall happiness and satisfaction? Even with all of the self-help books and therapies out there, we have failed to move the needle on creating passionate, loving relationships that stand the test of time. Now's the time to change that. In this course, you'll discover The Five Guideposts to connection and how you can put them to use immediately in your relationship. Learn how to be a more mindful and present partner, to speak your truth even when it's uncomfortable, and to rebuild trust and love with this course. Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. Hopeless Romantic to Happily Ever After 2. Chair Yoga for Healing, Strength and Mobility 3. Fit and Fierce Over 40 4. Overcoming Body Stiffness 5. Change Your Life with Energy Medicine Yoga 6. Overcoming Self-Sabotage 7. A Year to Clear What is Holding You Back! 8. From Codependent to Independent 9. Lose Emotional and Physical Weight with Tapping 10. 21 Day Tabata Yoga Body Challenge
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