Marie T. Russell's Daily Inspiration
The focus for today is: I develop my essential qualities in order to feel more whole and fulfilled.
Today I'd like to share a quote from a book by Shakti Gawain:
If you are having difficulty with a present relationship, or if you frequently encounter certain kinds of difficult people, take a moment to look closely at what they are reflecting. Once you have identified the quality or qualities that bother you, ask yourself what the positive aspect or essence of that quality might be. For example, if you see them as lazy, what could be the positive aspect of laziness? It could be the ability to relax....
Once you have identified what quality this person is reflecting to you, imagine yourself having integrated more of that quality in yourself.... Imagine yourself more able to relax, for example, or more able to show your vulnerability in close relationships, or more assertive, or more able to receive...
Difficulties we are having in our relationships often mirror parts of ourselves that we need to heal. You can use the discomfort of this relationship to help you discover the essential qualities you need to develop in order to feel more whole and fulfilled.
Today's Focus was inspired by the InnerSelf.com article:
Always A Reflection: Finding the Missing Quality
Written by Shakti Gawain
This is Marie T. Russell, publisher of InnerSelf, wishing you a day of recognizing and developing your essential qualities (today and every day)
Join me again tomorrow for the Daily Inspiration and focus of the day.
Today, we develop our essential qualities in order to feel more whole and fulfilled.
About The Author
Marie T. Russell is the founder of InnerSelf Magazine (founded 1985). She also produced and hosted a weekly South Florida radio broadcast, Inner Power, from 1992-1995 which focused on themes such as self-esteem, personal growth, and well-being. Her articles focus on transformation and reconnecting with our own inner source of joy and creativity.
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