InnerSelf's Daily Inspiration
October 29, 2025
The Pathway to Integrated Living
— Daily reminders for a conscious, connected life —
Joy isn’t something we have to chase or manufacture. It’s already around us — in sunlight streaming through a window, in laughter shared, or even in the quiet comfort of simply breathing. When we shift our attention toward gratitude, we begin to see that life itself is offering us countless small invitations to smile.
The focus for today is:
I choose to notice and celebrate the joy that already surrounds me.
Today's message is inspired by Donald Altman, author of the book: Clearing Emotional Clutter: Mindfulness Practices for Letting Go of What's Blocking Your Fulfillment and Transformation
Donald Altman invites us to look for joy through simple mindfulness practices — by feeling gratitude for everyday gifts, appreciating even the paradoxes of life, and using the GLAD practice to recognize gratitude, learning, accomplishment, and delight. Each small act of awareness helps clear emotional clutter and makes room for happiness to bloom naturally.
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Finding Joy in Everyday Life: Practical Strategies
Author: Donald Altman
A Reminder:
I choose to notice and celebrate the joy that already surrounds me.
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RELATED BOOK: Clearing Emotional Clutter: Mindfulness Practices for Letting Go of What's Blocking Your Fulfillment and Transformation
This book offers practical mindfulness tools to help clear away emotional clutter and reconnect with joy, gratitude, and peace. Through real-life examples and step-by-step exercises, Donald Altman shows how to let go of what's weighing you down and rediscover life's natural flow.
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For more info and/or to order this book, click here. Also available as a Kindle edition and Audiobook.
About the Author
Donald Altman, MA, LPC, is a psychotherapist, a former Buddhist monk, and the award-winning author of several books, including One-Minute Mindfulness, The Mindfulness Toolbox, and The Mindfulness Code. He teaches mindfulness for health and fulfillment through workshops, retreats, and professional training.
Author’s website: www.mindfulpractices.com
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