Marie T. Russell's Daily Inspiration
The focus for today is: How can I be of service?
Would it change your day if upon waking you asked, "How can I be of service?" If, after asking, you journeyed through your day as if each circumstance provided an answer to your question?
In The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success, Dr. Deepak Chopra suggests that being of service doesn't have to be expensive or elaborate. You can be of service in the smallest of ways, such as holding open a door, offering a seat on a bus or giving a smile to someone who might treasure that contact in an otherwise lonely day. Deepak Chopra writes, "When you meet someone, you can silently send them a blessing, wishing them happiness, joy and laughter."'
Most mornings as I ready myself to begin my workday, I reflect on one of several prayers, such as that of St. Francis of Assisi. The Assisi prayer orients me toward being of service to others instead of solely to myself. When I say, "Make me an instrument of your peace" or "Grant not that I seek to be consoled, but to console others; to be understood but to understand others; to be loved but to love others," I shift into an awareness that, instead of being self-centered and brusque, I can serve through my willingness to listen or in a humble offering of even the smallest gesture of compassion or kindness.
Today's Focus was inspired by the InnerSelf.com article:
Easy Practices Available to You for Wisdom and Mastery
Written by Jamie S. Walters
This is Marie T. Russell, publisher of InnerSelf, wishing you a day of seeking to be of service (today and every day)
Join me again tomorrow for the Daily Inspiration and focus of the day.
Today, we ask ourselves, How can I be of service?
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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