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Narrated by Marie T. Russell.
InnerSelf's Daily Inspiration
January 22, 2024
The focus for today is:
I choose to be part of a cause for a purpose larger than myself.
Today's inspiration was written by Ted Orenstein:
There are many paths to the top of the mountain, but they all lead to the same place. Since we are individuals, each of our paths to Oneness begins in our own way, from our own place and from our current level, or stage, of consciousness. It is influenced by our family’s religion, ethnic heritage, our life experiences, and the stage of development of our soul.
Inspired teachers from many traditions have long recognized that the core of all religious and spiritual beliefs —even humanistic, agnostic and atheistic beliefs — is universal love, Oneness, a feeling of the unity of all.
Aren’t you greater when you are a part of a cause for a purpose larger than yourself? You become inspired to greater goals. When you feel the spirit of the Oneness, you will be drawn to follow it. It will free you of self-centered thoughts, of your ego. It will lead you from your surface individuality to the universal spirit deep within you.
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Today's inspiration was adapted from the InnerSelf.com article:
How to Connect with God -- Even If You’re an Atheist
Written by Ted Orenstein.
Read the complete article here.
This is Marie T. Russell, co-publisher of InnerSelf.com, wishing you a day of connecting to a purpose larger than yourself (today and every day)
Comment from Marie: There's the small "me" and the larger "me"-- with the letter "m" flipped over to become "we". When we see life and live life from the "we" perspective, we no longer feel alone and useless. We recognize that our purpose is to uplift both the small "me" and the larger "we".
Our focus for today: I choose to be part of a cause for a purpose larger than myself.
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RELATED BOOK: Awaken Your Soul
Awaken Your Soul: How to Find Your Inner Spirit and Life’s Purpose
by Theodore Orenstein
Are you searching for greater meaning and purpose in your life, but feeling disillusioned by traditional paths and methods? Look no further than Awaken Your Soul. A Journey to Inner Spirit and Life's Purpose by author and spiritual seeker Theodore Orenstein. In this powerful and inspiring book, Ted Orenstein shares his own journey toward discovering the indescribable yet undeniably real experience of higher consciousness - a reality that transcends religious, spiritual, and humanist beliefs.
Drawing from a variety of sources and traditions, including Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Taoism, and even atheism, the author offers readers a unique and insightful perspective on what it means to find one's inner spirit and life's purpose.
For more info and/or to order this book, click here. Book is available as a hardcover, paperback and a Kindle edition.
About the Author
Ted Orenstein writes, speaks, and teaches about spiritual enlightenment. He enjoys sharing that there is a purpose and direction to the universe, and that it is good. A former lawyer, Ted’s mission is to help others find greater meaning and fulfillment, and a deeper understanding of why people are what they are. He is the author of Awaken Your Soul: How to Find Your Inner Spirit and Life's Purpose.
Learn more at tedorenstein.com/
