InnerSelf's Daily Inspiration
January 6, 2026
The Pathway to Integrated Living
— Daily reminders for a conscious, connected life —
Have you been waiting for life to reveal its purpose to you? Waiting for some universal blueprint to appear and show you the way forward? What if the truth is simpler and harder than that—what if you are the one who must decide?
The focus for today is:
There is no one meaning of life but rather a multitude of subjective life meanings, and there is no one purpose to life but rather a multitude of subjective life purposes.
Today's message is inspired by Eric Maisel, Ph.D., author of the book: Life Purpose Boot Camp: The 8-Week Breakthrough Plan for Creating a Meaningful Life
Eric Maisel reminds us that we make ourselves proudest when we strive for meaning rooted in our values and principles. This isn't about discovering some predetermined path—it's about making value-based meaning that reflects who we've decided to be. As he puts it: "Right here, right now, you get to decide who you will attempt to be."
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The Art of Choosing a Life Worth Living
Author: Eric Maisel, Ph.D.
A Reminder:
There is no one meaning of life but rather a multitude of subjective life meanings, and there is no one purpose to life but rather a multitude of subjective life purposes.
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RELATED BOOK: Life Purpose Boot Camp: The 8-Week Breakthrough Plan for Creating a Meaningful Life
As life gets busier and more complicated we crave something larger and more meaningful than just ticking another item off our to-do list. In this eight-week intensive, psychotherapist and creativity coach Eric Maisel breaks through barriers and offers insights for living each day with purpose. This program develops self-awareness and self-confidence and gives you what you need to fully live the best possible life.
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About the Author
Eric Maisel, PhD, is the author of more than forty works of fiction and nonfiction. He writes the "Rethinking Psychology" column for Psychology Today and contributes to the Huffington Post on mental health topics. He is a creativity coach and creativity coach trainer who presents keynote addresses and life purpose boot camp workshops nationally and internationally.
Author's website: www.ericmaisel.com
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