InnerSelf's Daily Inspiration
August 19, 2024
The focus for today is:
I am willing to take the time to self-reflect
and to do the hard work of becoming conscious.
Today's inspiration was written by Malcolm Stern:
We need to examine the spells that hypnotize us and break them when they hinder us. Spells are words, deeds and judgements that go unquestioned, undigested and unchallenged.
It could be a doctor informing you that you have three months to live, a friend saying your marriage won’t work, your mind telling you that you will never find success, or an astrologer saying that your future is doomed. They fuse with our unconscious mind and are the root cause of some of our heaviest life patterns.
At a societal level we become hypnotized by the news, becoming obsessed by the issue of the day. Pro or anti, who’s right and who’s wrong? A mob mentality can form because people unquestioningly parrot the opinions fed to them by the media. The hard work of becoming conscious and the willingness to self-reflect are the only ways to escape the domination of this treacherous magic that weaves itself into the fabric of our souls.
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Today's inspiration was adapted from the InnerSelf.com article:|
How to Break the Spell and Set Yourself Free
by Malcolm Stern.
Read the complete article here.
This is Marie T. Russell, co-publisher of InnerSelf.com, wishing you a day of taking the time to self-reflect (today and every day)
Comment from Marie: There are certain things that we can't delegate, that we must do ourselves. And one of them is self-reflection and becoming conscious. This task is one that we alone can do, yet everyone around us will reap the benefits. So self-refletion is not a selfish act, but an act of Love for self as well as for all.
Our focus for today: I am willing to take the time to self-reflect and to do the hard work of becoming conscious.
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RELATED BOOK: Slay Your Dragons With Compassion
Slay Your Dragons With Compassion: Ten Ways to Thrive Even When It Feels Impossible
by Malcolm Stern and Ben Craib
Ten key teachings from renowned therapist Malcolm Stern. The book, which includes many exercises, is the distillation of over thirty years' experience in the therapy room and shows us that meaning can exist even in the worst tragedy. By creating a set of practices and making them central to our lives we can find passion, purpose, and meaningful happiness while navigating life's darkest moments in such a way that we discover the gold hidden within.
For more info, or to order this book, click here. (Also available as a Kindle edition and as an Audiobook.)
Another Book by this author: Falling in Love, Staying in Love
About the Author
Malcolm Stern has worked as a group and individual psychotherapist for nearly 30 years. He is co-founder and co-director of Alternatives at St James's Church in London and teaches and runs groups internationally. His approach involves finding where the heart is and helping individuals access their truth. His London One Year Group is the centrepiece of his work and has been successfully operating since 1990. In it he creates an environment of trust, integrity and community, where participants can become skilled in relationships, communication and managing difficult conversations. The ultimate learning is to Slay your dragons with compassion. Visit his website at MalcolmStern.com/
