Rosie the Riverter with the words: We Can Do It!
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COMMENT BY MARIE: Self-doubt can be a dream-killer, or at least a dream-postponer. Trust in who you truly are... a being with unlimited power to make your dreams come true, and then take steps -- one at a time -- to get closer and closer to your vision of a better future.

 

InnerSelf's Daily Inspiration

January 9, 2025


The focus for today is:

Meaningful change is within our reach with a little courage,
a dash of vision, and the will to make the world a better place.

Today's inspiration was written by Shawn Léon Nowotnik:

John F. Kennedy's "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country" speech was like a rallying cry for meaningfulness, inspiring a whole generation to roll up their sleeves and get to work for the greater good.

As President, he believed in finding common ground with other nations and building bridges instead of walls. He said, "Our most basic common link is that we all inhabit this small planet. We all breathe the same air. We all cherish our children's future. And we are all mortal." 

JFK's legacy reminds us that meaningful change is not just a dream; it's within our reach. All we need is a little courage, a dash of vision, and the will to make the world a better place.

CONTINUE READING here: 
Today's inspiration was adapted from the InnerSelf.com article:

Build Your Road to Success with Change

by Shawn Léon Nowotnik.

Read the complete article here.

The focus for today: Meaningful change is within our reach with a little courage, a dash of vision, and the will to make the world a better place.

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RELATED BOOK: F*ck Happiness

F*ck Happiness: The Search for Meaning in a World Gone Mad Chasing Happiness
by Shawn Léon Nowotnik.

In today's world, the pursuit of happiness reigns supreme, inundating us with messages of eternal bliss and relentless positivity. Against this backdrop, the provocative title "F*ck Happiness" emerges as a daring rebellion, challenging the shallow promises of a happiness-centric culture. Through its pages, readers are invited on an unconventional journey, one that transcends superficial ideals to explore authenticity, meaning, and the intricate fabric of human existence.

For more info and/or to order this book, click here.  This title is available as a Kindle edition, an Audiobook, a paperback and hardcover.

About the Author

Shawn Léon Nowotnik, MSW, LCSW, is an artist, author, filmmaker, and therapist living outside Chicago. After losing his son to suicide, he was compelled to reevaluate his own narrative — and look at how loss, mental health, and addiction can affect every aspect of a person’s life. He's developed holistic treatment programs and advocates for improved mental health and addiction disorder treatments, as well as researching, writing, and public speaking about addiction, community, mental health, narrative, and social issues. His new book is F*ck Happiness: The Search for Meaning in a World Gone Mad Chasing Happiness. Learn more at shawnleonnowotnik.com.