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This is Marie T. Russell, co-publisher of InnerSelf.com, wishing you a day of saying no to stress (today and every day).

Comment from Marie:
We don't have to say yes to everything that comes our way. We need to replenish our energies by saying no to those things that don't "make our heart sing". We need to respect ourselves and the needs of our body and spirit. Sometimes, saying no to others is a way of saying yes to ourself.  

InnerSelf's Daily Inspiration

November 19, 2024


The focus for today is:

I develop the essential spiritual practice of saying “no”
to that which creates stress in my life. 

Today's inspiration was written by Cait Johnson:

While the world often feels frenzied and stressed, Winter can help you develop the essential spiritual practice of saying “no” to that which creates stress in your life. 

You need time to rest and recoup your energies; just as a garden needs a Winter period of lying fallow, so do you.

One of the greatest gifts of aging is the ability to protect your precious time and energy. It gets easier with practice to gently turn aside anything that would endlessly suck your vital life force.


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Today's inspiration was adapted from the InnerSelf.com article:

Tips to Promote Restful Sleep

by Cait Johnson.

Read the complete article here.

The focus for today: I develop the essential spiritual practice of saying “no” to that which creates stress in my life. 

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About the Author

photo of Cait JohnsonCait Johnson is an artist and writer who teaches workshops on the Tarot, dream work, and ritual-making. She is the author of Tarot for Every Day: Ideas and Activities for Bringing Tarot Wisdom into Your Daily Life. She lives in the Hudson Valley of New York. Cait Johnson and Maura Shaw are also the co-authors of Tarot Games: 45 Playful Ways to Explore Tarot Cards Together, published by Harper San Francisco. Author's Website: CaitJohnson.com