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This is Marie T. Russell, co-publisher of InnerSelf.com, wishing you a day of XXX (today and every day).
Comment from Marie: I think it's a common trait... that of not liking to be told what to do. But ironically, we are probably the worst offenders... We tell ourselves what to do, how to dress, how to act, what to say (or not say), or whatever else we think we "should" be doing to win approval, love, security... whether from loved ones, employers, friends, or just "regular" people.
But listening to the inner critic or inner boss does not lead to inner peace... only listening to our heart, to our inner guidance can guide us to the path of joy, love, and happiness. We may need to remind ourselves not to "should on ourselves". Anytime we do something because of a "should", we need to stop, tune in, and see what our heart is saying. In the article from which today's Daily Inspiration is taken, Jude Bijou has some great tips and uplifting viewpoints to help us on this path.
InnerSelf's Daily Inspiration
October 16, 2024
The focus for today is:
I know in my heart of hearts what is best, what is the high road,
and will keep me aligned with my personal integrity.
Today's inspiration was written by Jude Bijou:
When it seems as though others are telling you what to do -- or you're telling yourself how you should act -- and you start to feel resistance brewing, step out of your old thinking and ask yourself:
"What do I know in my heart of hearts is best, is the high road, or will keep me aligned with my personal integrity?"
You intuitively know what's right. It's an inner feeling. I suggest you listen and then follow through -- obey that guidance rather than defaulting to your old hopelessness, helplessness, and resistance. You'll be proud of yourself.
CONTINUE READING: Read the complete article here.
Today's inspiration was adapted from the InnerSelf.com article:
Taking Personal Responsibility: The Pros and Cons
by Jude Bijou.
Read the complete article here.
The focus for today: I know in my heart of hearts what is best, what is the high road, and will keep me aligned with my personal integrity.
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RELATED BOOK: Attitude Reconstruction
Attitude Reconstruction: A Blueprint for Building a Better Life
by Jude Bijou, M.A., M.F.T.
With practical tools and real-life examples, this book can help you stop settling for sadness, anger, and fear, and infuse your life with joy, love, and peace.
Jude Bijou's comprehensive blueprint will teach you to: cope with family members' unsolicited advice, cure indecision with your intuition, deal with fear by expressing it physically, create closeness by truly talking and listening, improve your social life, increase staff morale in just five minutes a day, handle sarcasm by visualizing it flying by, carve out more time for yourself by clarifying your priorities, ask for a raise and get it, stop fighting via two easy steps, cure kids' tantrums constructively. You can integrate Attitude Reconstruction into your daily routine, regardless of your spiritual path, cultural background, age, or education.
For more info and/or to order this book, click here. Also available as a Kindle edition.
About the Author
Jude Bijou is a licensed marriage and family therapist (MFT), an educator in Santa Barbara, California and the author of Attitude Reconstruction: A Blueprint for Building a Better Life.
In 1982, Jude launched a private psychotherapy practice and started working with individuals, couples, and groups. She also began teaching communication courses through Santa Barbara City College Adult Education.
Visit her website at AttitudeReconstruction.com/
