Reclaiming Our Roots | by Madisyn Taylor Some cultures are more rooted to the earth and connected to their inherent spirituality. But every one of us, even those of us who have been disconnected from our roots for hundreds of years, comes from a place that was once inhabited by people who worshipped and honored the earth on which they lived. In other words, we can all claim this wisdom as an essential part of who we are. One way we can begin to rediscover our roots is to explore the early earth-based religions practiced in the parts of the world that birthed our ancestors. If we explore the ancient spiritual practices of our ancestors, we will find that their practices and beliefs share many elements with Native American, African, and aboriginal religious traditions. People who are connected to the earth and honor her share a fundamental philosophy that we can claim as our own because we too are of the earth. Many of us have become so disconnected from the earth that it feels foreign and awkward to imagine communing with her or performing a ritual for her. If we are honest, though, we will find within ourselves a yearning to feel more connected, more grounded, and more at home in this world. This yearning can lead us back to our disowned roots, which, of course, leads us right into the heart of the earth. As we begin to see more clearly the people we come from, we can begin to alter our perception of who we are now, laying claim to our inherent relatedness to the earth. We might celebrate this by observing the ancient calendar of solstices and equinoxes, celebrating and honoring the cycle of the seasons as our ancestors did, or we might explore any one of the many earth-based practices through reading or participating in ritual. When we do these things, we tap back into our roots, finding nourishment at the wellspring of our earthly origins, the source we share with all of humanity. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Jacqui Justice If you're over 40, you have probably noticed that your diet isn't working the way it did when you were in your 20's and 30's. Maybe a pasta and bread dinner now results in a bloated belly, an afternoon cup of coffee keeps you up all night, or even a snack before bed results in an agonizing bout of heartburn. These are all signs your metabolism is changing and that it may be a good time for a dietary assessment. This highly beneficial 10-Day course will show how to tweak your diet for the best results after the age of 40, you'll learn about super-foods to maximize your overall wellness and what to eat to improve digestion, metabolism and energy problems. There's no reason why you shouldn't be feeling and looking fabulous in your 40's and beyond, so let's get you started on this rewarding wellness journey today. Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. Toned Inner Thighs in 13 Days 2. Fit and Fierce Over 40 3. Go Sleeveless in 14 Days 4. 21 Day Tabata Yoga Body Challenge 5. Pelvis Reset for Lower Back Pain 6. Finding Peace When Relationships Change 7. Chair Yoga for Healing, Strength and Mobility 8. 21 Day Beginner Yoga 9. How to Communicate Like a Buddhist 10. 21 Day Low Impact Body Blast
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