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InnerSelf's Daily Inspiration
August 18-19-20, 2023
The focus for today is:
Would I rather insist on being right, or would I rather be loved?
Today's inspiration was written by Barry Vissell:
Would you rather be right, or would you rather be loved? It often comes down to this simple choice.
All of us like to be right. We all have egos, some of us stronger than others. Of course, sometimes we are clearly right, and it may be important to stand up for what we know to be true. But other times we are not right. Some of us are very attached to being right, and have too much pride to admit making mistakes.
For some of us, saying the words, "I am wrong," is equated with "I am a mistake," rather than I made a mistake. It's like we are admitting that our lives are wrong. But we ARE NEVER a mistake. We are simply beautiful people who can make mistakes. In theory, we understand this concept. In practice, however, it is sometimes not so easy.
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Today's inspiration was adapted from the InnerSelf.com article:
Would You Rather Be Right, or... Be Loved?
Written by Barry Vissell.
Read the complete article here.
This is Marie T. Russell, publisher of InnerSelf.com, wishing you a day of choosing love over choosing ego (today and every day)
Comment from Marie: We all have our own experiences, our own perceptions. And what is right for me may not be right for you. Whether we are talking about diet, relationship choices, friends, work, beliefs, etc., what is right to me may not be right for another. I can't change anyone else, however, I can accept their choice is right for them, and love and accept them the way they are.
Our focus for today: Would I rather insist on being right, or would I rather be loved?
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RELATED BOOK: Heartfullness,
Heartfullness: 52 Ways to Open to More Love
by Joyce and Barry Vissell.
Heartfulness means so much more than sentimentality or schmaltz. The heart chakra in yoga is the spiritual center of the body, with three chakras above and three below. It is the balance point between lower body and higher body, or between body and spirit. To dwell in your heart is therefore to be in balance, to integrate the lower three chakras with the higher three.
Our goal is to lead you into your heart. Our goal is to give you a feeling experience of the heart in its many dimensions. We could say each piece will make you feel good. And this may be true. But each will also challenge you to grow in spiritual awareness, for there is often a certain risk that must be taken before the heart can open. Sometimes we need to leave our comfort zone to really live from the heart.
Click here for more info and/or to order this book. Also available as a Kindle edition.
About the Author(s)
Joyce & Barry Vissell, a nurse/therapist and psychiatrist couple since 1964, are counselors, near Santa Cruz CA, who are passionate about conscious relationship and personal-spiritual growth. They are the authors of 9 books and a new free audio album of sacred songs and chants. Call 831-684-2130 for further information on counseling sessions by phone, on-line, or in person, their books, recordings or their schedule of talks and workshops.
Visit their website at SharedHeart.org for their free monthly e-heartletter, their updated schedule, and inspiring past articles on many topics about relationship and living from the heart.
