InnerSelf's Daily Inspiration
December 4, 2025
The Pathway to Integrated Living
— Daily reminders for a conscious, connected life —
How much of your life is spent apologizing for contact? For being present? For feeling what you feel? What if the very moments you hold back—the impulse to say "I love you," to reach out, to admit "I liked it"—are precisely the ones that could transform everything? What if living naturally means having the guts to hug on Main Street?
The focus for today is:
God gives us feedback about how close we are to Heaven by the amount of peace that we feel when doing any act.
Today's message is inspired by Alan Cohen, author of the book: Dare To Be Yourself
Alan tells the story of hugging Don, his auto mechanic, right there on Main Street, right in front of the gas station where all the tough guys hang out. It was spontaneous—and terrifying. But Don looked him in the eye and said, "Thanks. I needed that." Six months later, Don yelled across the street: "I need a hug!" This is the difference between living natural or regular. Few people are willing to say "I love you" when the popular script doesn't call for it. But there are more and more all the time.
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Embracing Natural Living for Inner Peace
Author: Alan Cohen
A Reminder:
God gives us feedback about how close we are to Heaven by the amount of peace that we feel when doing any act.
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RELATED BOOK: Dare To Be Yourself
Alan Cohen shows how we can let go of the past, overcome fear, and discover the power of love in our lives. Once we are engaged in the work of truly being ourselves, each challenge becomes an opportunity for growth, each choice a lesson in commitment, each relationship a renewal of God's work. Dare To Be Yourself will dramatically enlighten, empower, and enliven you as you awaken to life and love and the unique gifts that are yours to give the world.
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About the Author
Alan Cohen is the author of the bestselling A Course in Miracles Made Easy and the inspirational book, Soul and Destiny. The Coaching Room offers Live Coaching online with Alan, Thursdays, 11 am Pacific time.
Author's website: AlanCohen.com
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