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09/01/2026

This invites us into a shamanic way of seeing, where life is guided not by logic or linear plans, but by the mysterious intelligence of Spirit and nature. It teaches that blessings and guidance often arrive in unexpected forms, through elemental signs, animal messengers, or sudden shifts, and that surrendering to this flow opens us to deeper alignment. By trusting the spiral path and staying open to surprise, we become apprentices to the unseen and find ourselves exactly where soul and Spirit intended.

© DailyShaman/CM 2026

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“Trust the rhythm of the unseen. The Great Mystery moves in spirals, not straight lines. What you seek may arrive on the wind, through the roots, or in the eyes of a passing animal. Be still. Be grateful. Be open to the medicine of surprise. The path will shift, let it. Flow with the turning, and you will find yourself exactly where Spirit meant you to be.”

09/01/2026

It’s like a dance. And we have to give each being space to dance their dance. Everything is dancing; even the molecules inside the cells are dancing. But we make our lives so heavy. We have these incredibly heavy burdens we carry with us like rocks in a big rucksack. We think that carrying this big heavy rucksack is our security; we think it grounds us. We don’t realize the freedom, the lightness of just dropping it off, letting it go. That doesn’t mean giving up relationships; it doesn’t mean giving up one’s profession, or one’s family,or one’s home. It has nothing to do with that; it’s not an external change. It’s an internal change. It’s a change from holding on tightly to holding very lightly.

~ Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo

[Image: Marcel van Luit]

03/01/2026

🐴 HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🐎🔥 2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse (火马年) or Red Horse Year (赤马年 ) in the Chinese Zodiac, a rare occurrence that happens only once every 60 years.

Double Fire: In Chinese metaphysics, the Horse belongs to the Fire (火) group, so 2026 adds double strength to the year’s governing element, leading to a "Yang Fire" year (丙午) with massive transformative momentum.

What seems like chaos shifts into greater coherence, as old cultural patterns, habits and limited thinking breaks apart and new creative forces gain power.

Key Symbolism:
The combination of the Horse sign and the Fire element creates an exceptionally high-energy year of dynamic change. The Horse naturally symbolizes vitality and independence, while the Fire element adds intensity and drive.

People and events in previous Fire Horse years such as 1906 and 1966 helped launch lasting periods of cultural transformation and technological innovation, greater freedom, new perspectives, collaboration and independent thinking. It was during these time periods that the world changed in meaningful and revolutionary ways.

Duration: The Year of the Fire Horse officially begins on February 17, 2026, and ends on February 5, 2027.

Zodiac Symbol: The Chinese character for Horse is 马 (Simplified) or 馬 (Traditional).

The Fire Horse signifies a time for creative ambition, adventure, growth, and taking synchronized action, encouraging us to move quickly in unison with others, to be enthusiastic, adaptable, and pursue new opportunities with strength and determination, breaking free from limitations. 🙏💕

Painting by Kristin Darnell-Kreger

03/01/2026

The spirit of awakening is to live with a loving, wise, kind, connected, and compassionate heart. 💛

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22/09/2025

Meditation: It’s Not What You Think 🧘‍♀️

This image beautifully shows the journey of meditation. Many people believe meditation means “stopping thoughts” or “forcing the mind to be silent.” But that’s a misconception.

At first, when you sit, the mind feels louder than ever—thoughts about work, family, memories, worries, desires—all rushing in. That’s not failure, that’s awareness. You are simply noticing what was always there.

With practice, you begin to:
✨ Observe thoughts without judgment.
✨ Let them rise and fall like waves in the ocean.
✨ Discover that you are not your thoughts—you are the awareness behind them.

Then, peace arises. 🌿
Meditation isn’t about having an empty mind. It’s about freedom from being trapped in it. It’s about living with clarity, compassion, and calm.

💡 You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.

🧘 Instructions for Practice

1. Ānāpāna Meditation (Awareness of Breath):

Sit in a quiet place with your back straight.

Close your eyes gently.

Focus your attention on the natural breath at the tip of your nose.

Don’t control the breath—just observe it coming in and going out.

If the mind wanders, gently bring it back to the breath.

2. Mindfulness Meditation (Vipassanā practice base):

Sit comfortably and become aware of the present moment.

Notice your breath, body sensations, sounds, or thoughts.

Don’t cling to anything and don’t push anything away—just observe.

If you notice emotions, label them softly (e.g., “anger,” “joy,” “thinking”) and let them pass.

Return to awareness of the present moment again and again.

Start with 5–10 minutes daily and gradually increase.

🌸 Meditation is not escape—it’s training the mind to live fully awake.

05/09/2025

✨Peu importe si un étudiant de yoga progresse lentement, aussi longtemps qu’il persévère sur son chemin intérieur. ✨
🙏🕉️Chaque pratique est unique, chaque corps et chaque esprit ont leur rythme. Certains atteignent facilement certaines postures ou états de méditation, d’autres avancent plus doucement.
Et c’est exactement comme cela que le Viniyoga nous enseigne : la patience et la constance valent plus que la rapidité.
Encourager l’étudiant à rester présent, à respirer avec confiance, à célébrer chaque petit progrès, c’est nourrir sa force intérieure et son équilibre.
Chaque souffle, chaque mouvement, chaque instant de conscience est un pas vers l’harmonie du corps et de l’esprit.
Le vrai enseignement du yoga n’est pas d’être le meilleur, mais de ne jamais abandonner le chemin, avec douceur et persévérance. 🙏🕉️

✨Peu importe si un étudiant de yoga progresse lentement, aussi longtemps qu’il persévère sur son chemin intérieur. ✨

🙏🕉️Chaque pratique est unique, chaque corps et chaque esprit ont leur rythme. Certains atteignent facilement certaines postures ou états de méditation, d’autres avancent plus doucement.

Et c’est exactement comme cela que le Viniyoga nous enseigne : la patience et la constance valent plus que la rapidité.

Encourager l’étudiant à rester présent, à respirer avec confiance, à célébrer chaque petit progrès, c’est nourrir sa force intérieure et son équilibre.

Chaque souffle, chaque mouvement, chaque instant de conscience est un pas vers l’harmonie du corps et de l’esprit.

Le vrai enseignement du yoga n’est pas d’être le meilleur, mais de ne jamais abandonner le chemin, avec douceur et persévérance. 🙏🕉️

20/07/2025

Your teacher is everywhere, waiting for you to be ready. That’s the model you can work on. So you don’t have to rush to India because it’s always right where you are. There are beings who can get high as any enlightened being ever got, sitting in the middle of Topeka, Kansas, or in the middle of New York, or in the middle of anywhere. It depends on your readiness, and that has to do with your karma or your readiness to get on with it all. - Ram Dass