InnerSelf's Daily Inspiration
January 3, 2026
The Pathway to Integrated Living
— Daily reminders for a conscious, connected life —
What if you're already worthy? Not because you earned it by following the rules, not because you've been good enough, but simply because you exist? We've been taught to measure ourselves against moral codes, to define our value by our deeds, to fear that without the battle between good and evil we'd all become monsters. But what if that entire framework is what's keeping us from discovering who we actually are? What if the measuring stick itself is the problem?
The focus for today is:
What if we are worthy because we are here? What if our worthiness does not depend on following or not following the rules? What if, like our pet cat or dog, we are loved and considered beautiful and worthy, because we are, we just are.
Today's message is inspired by Andrea Mathews, author of the book: Inhabiting Heaven NOW: The Answer to Every Moral Dilemma Ever Posed
We've come to believe more in our morals than we believe in ourselves. We think that without the rules, chaos would reign—so we don't trust our inner essence to guide us. But living our lives orchestrated entirely by fear keeps us stuck in moral dilemmas that have no real answers. Søren Kierkegaard said it plainly: his either/or wasn't about choosing between good and evil, but about choosing to exclude them entirely. Because until we get past good and evil, we can't find out who we are. And if we can't get close to ourselves, how do we expect to get close to the divine? The mystery of our existence makes us uncomfortable, so we try to define it, label it, decide on its value—and ultimately find ourselves unworthy. What if we've been wrong all along?
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Reassessing Morality: Discovering Inner Worth
Author: Andrea Mathews
A Reminder:
What if we are worthy because we are here? What if our worthiness does not depend on following or not following the rules? What if, like our pet cat or dog, we are loved and considered beautiful and worthy, because we are, we just are.
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RELATED BOOK: Inhabiting Heaven NOW: The Answer to Every Moral Dilemma Ever Posed
This book challenges conventional thinking about morality and self-worth, offering a path beyond the constraints of good and evil toward authentic self-discovery and spiritual growth.
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About the Author
Andrea Mathews is the author of several books including The Law of Attraction: The Soul's Answer To Why It Isn't Working And How It Can, and Restoring My Soul: A Workbook for Finding and Living the Authentic Self. She is a practicing licensed psychotherapist with over 30 years experience, a corporate trainer, motivational and inspirational speaker and the host of the highly successful international internet radio show called Authentic Living on VoiceAmerica.com. You can learn more about her at http://www.andreamathewslpc.com.
Author's website: http://www.andreamathewslpc.com
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