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InnerSelf's Daily Inspiration
August 25-26-27, 2023
The focus for today is:
I choose to overcome unhealthy biases
and instead emphasize the inner soul of people.
Today's inspiration was written by Michael Glauser:
We all develop attitudes in life toward people, groups, things, and experiences. These attitudes become biases when we show prejudice for specific individuals or groups based on incomplete or inaccurate information. Sometimes we understand our biases, and other times we’re not even aware they exist. Either way, they can impact our behavior, relationships, and overall happiness.
Our biases are generally based on things like gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, skin color, age, weight, religious preference, or political affiliation. The first step in overcoming unhealthy biases is to examine what they are and where they have come from.
Confucius believed we should constantly work on improving our own lives. He felt that examining the foibles of others before considering our own weaknesses is a sign of arrogance and not worth our time or effort. Seneca agreed with Confucius. He felt we should emphasize the inner soul of people, not clothes, jobs, wealth, or social status.
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Today's inspiration was adapted from the InnerSelf.com article:
How to Overcome Our Biases and Refrain from Judging
Written by Michael Glauser.
Read the complete article here.
This is Marie T. Russell, publisher of InnerSelf.com, wishing you a day of overcoming your biases and instead, focus on the good in others (today and every day)
Comment from Marie: When I am busy judging others, I am not at peace... either with myself or others. So if we value inner peace, then we must drop our biases and seek to see others through the eyes of Love and Understanding. One moment at a time.
Our focus for today: I choose to overcome unhealthy biases and instead emphasize the inner soul of people.
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RELATED BOOK: One People One Planet
One People One Planet: 6 Universal Truths for Being Happy Together
by Michael Glauser
Life on Earth can be a beautiful experience, but it also comes with heartache, loneliness, and discouragement. Recurring problems cycle through every generation: discrimination, civil unrest, political hatred, and conflicts among nations.
One People One Planet lays out a clear path to help us all increase our happiness and live peacefully on this planet. The six universal truths presented-gleaned from the founders of the great world religions, world-renowned philosophers, and cutting-edge research in the field of positive psychology-can help us.
For more info and/or to order this book, click here. Also available as an Audiobook and a Kindle edition.
About the Author
Michael Glauser is an entrepreneur, business consultant, and university professor. He has built successful companies in the retail, wholesale, and educational industries and has worked with hundreds of businesses-from startups to multinational enterprises-in leadership development, communication, team building, and organizational strategy.
Today, Mike serves as Executive Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University. He's also the Director of the SEED self-sufficiency program, helping people around the world to improve their standard of living and benefit their communities through entrepreneurship.
Learn more at OnePeopleOnePlanet.com.
