InnerSelf's Daily Inspiration
September 4, 2025
The Pathway to Integrated Living
— Daily reminders for a conscious, connected life —
We wish you a day of building your authentic life (today and every day).
Each of us has the power to create a life that reflects who we truly are. When we question the constructs that were handed to us and ask what brings us joy, success, and fulfillment, we step into freedom and possibility.
The focus for today is:
I choose to build my life on my own terms, guided by joy and authenticity.
Today's message is inspired by Allison Carmen, author of the book: A Year without Men: A Twelve-Point Guide to Inspire & Empower Women
As Carmen reminds us, “It's a vast undertaking to allow ourselves to figure out the life that we want to build for ourselves because it might exist outside the 'norm.'” True empowerment comes from questioning, creating, and living life in alignment with our authentic selves.
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Build the Life You Want to Live In
Author: Allison Carmen
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I choose to build my life on my own terms, guided by joy and authenticity.
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RELATED BOOK: A Year without Men: A Twelve-Point Guide to Inspire & Empower Women
Using the events of a very painful year in her own personal and professional life, Allison Carmen offers twelve simple, practical tools to help women look within, embrace their values, and forge new ways to live, work, and thrive. This book is a guide to empowerment, independence, and building a life rooted in authenticity and freedom.
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For more info and/or to order this book, click here. Also available as a Kindle edition.
About the Author
Allison Carmen holds a B.A. in accounting, a J.D. of Law, and a Master's of Law in taxation. After 15 years practicing law, she transitioned to business consulting, coaching, and writing. She is also the author of The Gift of Maybe and hosts the podcast "10 Minutes To Less Suffering." She serves as CFO of The Motherhood Center, a female-run hospital supporting women with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
Author’s website: http://www.allisoncarmen.com
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