InnerSelf Daily Inspiration - August 19, 2026

InnerSelf Daily Inspiration August 19, 2026 How To Rise Above the Dark Days of Life By Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com Just as day returns after each night, joy returns after tribulation. — Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com We may all, occasionally, feel like we are living in dark times. Most of us have never lived through societal upheaval such as we are experiencing now. We may feel discouraged at the "state of the world" or at the behavior of people the world over, and even of those close to us. Or we may be downhearted at the life we are living or the situation in the world in general. One of the problems we encounter when we start thinking in terms of "dark" and "light" is that we create a separation within ourselves. We classify each day, or each experience, and even each person, as "good" or "bad". Yet, we carry within us seeds for it all. We carry the seeds for joy and sadness, for health and sickness, for love and hate. And we get to choose which seed we will water and nourish, so that it will grow. The weeds will grow but they can be removed, especially if we don't feed them with our energy. Each one of us is unique. We are the only person like us in the whole Universe. So when we try to be like someone else, not only are we not being true to our Self, we are not being true to our life purpose. Simply put, our life purpose is to be ourselves, 100%. Everything else will develop from that. Read the Full Article Recommended Reading Soul Helper Oracle: Messages from Your Higher Self by Christine Arana Fader (Author), Elena Dudina (Illustrator) With evocative and inspiring images and profound spiritual messages, the 43 dreamlike cards of the Soul Helper Oracle help you to hear and understand messages from your higher self, the whispers of your soul's wisdom. Each card features four companions to guide and support you on your soul's path: a power animal, a healing stone, a plant essence, and a number with a corresponding rune. By immersing yourself in the guidance of these cards, the soul helpers will bring you clarity, divine light, and wisdom, immediately changing something for the better and leading you to happiness.  For more info and/or to order this card deck and guidebook click here.

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Recap

This week’s issue focuses on navigating uncertainty through awareness, emotional insight, and conscious decision-making. With the addition of expanded astrology tools, readers gain both practical and reflective guidance for personal growth and life transitions.

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