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InnerSelf's Daily Inspiration
December 14, 2023
The focus for today is:
I am willing to recognize and acknowledge
the fears beneath my resistance or negative responses.
Today's inspiration was written by Steven Washington:
Without a doubt, it takes courage to face our fears, to be willing to look beneath the surface and examine what we normally avoid. When we do, we shine a light into the darkness and truly see what’s there.
Sometimes people believe that their fears are unique or that no one else could possibly understand exactly why they are afraid. Truthfully, we are all afraid of something. It does not matter who we are. No one gets through this life without traversing the complicated road of fear.
Change alone can incite fear. So, to improve our self-care and to succeed at recovery, we need to examine any resistance or negative responses to recognize and acknowledge the fears beneath them.
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Today's inspiration was adapted from the InnerSelf.com article:
How To Move Beyond Fear
Written by Steven Washington.
Read the complete article here.
This is Marie T. Russell, co-publisher of InnerSelf.com, wishing you a day of recognizing and acknowledging your fears (today and every day)
Comment from Marie: It is said that there are only two emotions: love and fear. So any time we find ourselves not feeling or expressing Love, we can be sure that fear is the guiding energy in our reactions. Looking within to find what we are afraid of (abandonment is a common fear) can change our whole experience in the moment and in the future.
Our focus for today: I am willing to recognize and acknowledge the fears beneath my resistance or negative responses.
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RELATED BOOK: Recovering You
Recovering You: Soul Care and Mindful Movement for Overcoming Addiction
by Steven Washington
Steven Washington shares his story of growing up around alcoholism and going into recovery for his own drug and alcohol addiction. But the heart and soul of this book is his process of guiding readers through fear, shame, and regret and into community and gratitude. Self-massage, breathing, meditation, and, uniquely, a focus on qigong — the ancient movement practice at the heart of Chinese medicine and Taoist philosophy — liberate, energize, and soothe.
For more info and/or to order this book, click here. Also available as an Audiobook and as a Kindle edition.
About the Author
Steven Washington is the author of Recovering You: Soul Care and Mindful Movement for Overcoming Addiction. As a former professional dancer who performed on Broadway in Disney’s The Lion King, his love of movement inspired him to become the highly acclaimed Qigong and Pilates teacher that he is today.
Steven lives a joyful life of recovery and is passionate about helping others as they navigate towards health and happiness. He offers Qigong, Pilates, Dance, Meditation, Laughter, and more through his website.
Visit him online at StevenWashingtonExperience.com
