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InnerSelf's Daily Inspiration
October 13-14-15, 2023
The focus for today (and the weekend) is:
I am now, and will forever be, Under Construction.
Today's inspiration was written by Julia Harriet:
By mid-life, most of us have faced a significant loss such as the passing of a loved one, losing a job, or the dissolution of a formative relationship. These painful experiences can leave us feeling like we’ve taken a wrecking ball to the heart.
Facing the smoldering rubble of our greatest breakdowns and failures can feel overwhelming at best. I would like to offer a perspective that has helped me rebuild after my 30-something world came crashing down around me.
I invite you to adopt my mantra: I am now and will forever be Under Construction. Be proud of your mess because that means you’re out there doing the work of growing. And never be afraid to ask for mentors and builder buddies along the way. The best projects aren’t done alone. You deserve a crew to help lift your dreams into reality.
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Today's inspiration was adapted from the InnerSelf.com article:
A New Blueprint for Fixing A Broken Life
Written by Julia Harriet.
Read the complete article here.
This is Marie T. Russell, co-publisher of InnerSelf.com, wishing you a day of remembering that you are under construction (today and every day)
Comment from Marie: I've often stated that if we were perfect, we wouldn't have to be in this life anymore. So, I love this statement that we are all "under construction" or a work in progress. This can remove all these perfectionist tendencies, or the "not good enough" beliefs. We are on a journey... and we haven't yet arrived at our destination. Enjoy the journey, even with the speedbumps and potholes in the road.
Our focus for today (and the weekend): I am now, and will forever be, Under Construction.
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RELATED BOOK: Under Construction
Under Construction: Healing Trauma While Building My Dream
by Julia Harriet
Under construction refers to a building, structure, or project that is unfinished but actively being worked on. Meet Julia Harriet – a woman under construction.
This unlikely story reveals how one woman transformed loss, trauma, and darkness into the building blocks of a fulfilling life for herself and her family. It’s about life’s messiness and how we are all builders, even if we can’t assemble IKEA furniture.
For more info and/or to order this book, click here. Also available as a Kindle edition.
About the Author
After earning her MIT, Julia Harriet spent a decade teaching everything from preschool to high school art. She then left the field of education to once again become a student and started a carpentry apprenticeship at age 35. Julia successfully built her own home for her family and enjoys supporting others in DIY home improvement projects.
Julia is now an international best-selling author, an inspirational speaker, and a builder who has been working in construction for over six years on Vashon Island, WA. She also volunteers for a non-profit in her community, The DOVE Project, that works to support victims of domestic and interpersonal violence.
Visit her website at JuliaHarriet.com
