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Editor's Note: We're stopping the creation of a video of the Daily Inspiration due to the time required to create them and not much reader interest. 

InnerSelf's Daily Inspiration

February 12, 2025

 

This is Marie T. Russell, publisher of InnerSelf.com wishing you a day of joy (today and every day). We've been duped into thinking that happiness and joy come from big events or outstanding things. Yet if  we base our happiness on these far and few between experiences, that leaves us in a lurch the rest of the time. To maintain a sense of happiness and joy throughout the day, we must find joy in the little things... a beautiful flower, someone smiling at us, a peaceful moment, a heart-warming connection, etc. Learning to recognize the beauty in everything, everyone, and every moment brings us a sense of joy and inner peace.

The focus for today is:

I choose to find joy
in life's simplest activities.

Today's message is inspired by an article written by Beth McDaniel:

Embrace the idea that daily tasks are opportunities for presence and connection rather than burdensome obligations.

For instance, the act of washing dishes can become soothing as you focus on the warmth of the water and the texture of the soap.

A simple morning walk might reveal the vibrant colors of nature or the calming rhythm of your footsteps. By reframing mundane chores as grounding rituals, you create a bridge to the present moment, fostering appreciation and finding joy in life's simplest activities.

CONTINUE READING the complete article here: 

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11 Simple Steps to Find Happiness and Joy in Everyday Life


A Reminder:

The focus for today is: I choose to find joy in life's simplest activities.

 

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RELATED BOOK: Spiritual Aging

Spiritual Aging: Weekly Reflections for Embracing Life
by Carol Orsborn Ph.D.

Many of us navigating the years beyond midlife report high levels of self-acceptance, freedom, and joy, but there can also be bouts of second-guessing and regret as well as the occasional longing to be reminded that you’re not in this alone.

Designed to be read weekly in two-year cycles, the 120 timeless readings in this book focus on the issues and concerns that arise among those who view aging as a path to spiritual culmination. Carol Orsborn’s wise and compassionate insights are seasoned by quotes and stories by and about mystics, sages, and old souls from ancient through contemporary times who illuminate the path to living a full life while embracing old age. 

For more info and/or to order this book, click here.  Also available as a Kindle edition and an Audiobook. 

About the Author

Beth McDaniel is a staff writer for InnerSelf.com

Daily Inspiration Recap:

Joy isn’t found in grand achievements—it’s in life’s smallest moments. A warm cup of tea, a kind smile, the sound of birds singing—choosing happiness means appreciating what’s already here. By shifting perspective and embracing simplicity, we create a life filled with peace, gratitude, and joy.

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