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This is Marie T. Russell, co-publisher of InnerSelf.com, wishing you a day of being authentically you (today and every day).
COMMENT BY MARIE: You are unique and your uniqueness is your gift to the world. This is why it is so important to be truly you... otherwise you are depriving the world of your being, your originality, your gift of who you are. Even the tiniest ant has a role to play... so your role is important no matter who you are... but you have to show up as who you really are... your true authentic inner self.
InnerSelf's Daily Inspiration
December 6-7-8, 2024
The focus for today (and the weekend) is:
By living authentically, I get to connect
with my deepest desires and values.
Today's inspiration was written by Shawn Léon Nowotnik:
What is this authenticity thing everyone's raving about? It's about being genuine, living in alignment with your core values and desires, and not pretending to be someone you're not. Sounds easy, right? Ha!
Living authentically requires courage, vulnerability, and stepping outside your cozy comfort zone. It's a tough battle against judgment, rejection, and the desperate need for social acceptance.
By living authentically, you get to connect with your deepest desires and values. Say goodbye to superficial happiness because now you can pursue goals that actually matter to you. It's like finding the secret to fulfillment.
CONTINUE READING: Read the complete article here.
Today's inspiration was adapted from the InnerSelf.com article:
Authentic Living: Finding Fulfillment Beyond Society's Norms
by Shawn Léon Nowotnik.
Read the complete article here.
The focus for today (and the weekend): By living authentically, I get to connect with my deepest desires and values.
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RELATED BOOK: F*ck Happiness
F*ck Happiness: The Search for Meaning in a World Gone Mad Chasing Happiness
by Shawn Léon Nowotnik.
In today's world, the pursuit of happiness reigns supreme, inundating us with messages of eternal bliss and relentless positivity. Against this backdrop, the provocative title "F*ck Happiness" emerges as a daring rebellion, challenging the shallow promises of a happiness-centric culture. Through its pages, readers are invited on an unconventional journey, one that transcends superficial ideals to explore authenticity, meaning, and the intricate fabric of human existence.
For more info and/or to order this book, click hereclick here. This title is available as a Kindle edition and as an Audiobook.
About the Author
Shawn Léon Nowotnik, MSW, LCSW, is an artist, author, filmmaker, and therapist living outside Chicago. After losing his son to suicide, he was compelled to reevaluate his own narrative — and look at how loss, mental health, and addiction can affect every aspect of a person’s life. He's developed holistic treatment programs and advocates for improved mental health and addiction disorder treatments, as well as researching, writing, and public speaking about addiction, community, mental health, narrative, and social issues. His new book is F*ck Happiness: The Search for Meaning in a World Gone Mad Chasing Happiness. Learn more at shawnleonnowotnik.com.
