InnerSelf's Daily Inspiration
March 23, 2026
The Pathway to Integrated Living
— Daily reminders for a conscious, connected life —
Sitting on an airplane, headphones in, listening to an inspiring seminar — and then the in-flight movie started playing right in front of his eyes. He couldn't not see it. So he listened to wisdom with his ears while a predictable romantic comedy played out before him. Halfway through, he realized: this is the formula for a successful life. Remaining established in higher consciousness even while the drama of the world unfolds before you. We live in a multi-dimensional universe where infinite realities exist simultaneously. The reality you live in is determined by what you give your attention to. Attention is the most powerful currency at your disposal.
The focus for today is:
Where you place your attention today is a coming attraction of what you will receive tomorrow. You may not be able to control the events that present themselves to you, but you have total control over the vision you use to see them.
Today's message is inspired by Alan Cohen, author of the book: A Course in Miracles Made Easy: Mastering the Journey from Fear to Love
Alan shares waking up to a dead rat on his living room floor — initial "Arrrgh," then his partner said: "I'm so grateful the cat is doing her job!" Ah. Another way of looking at the situation. Two realities offered for his choice: disgusting sight or job well done. He chose gratitude. The facts of events are neutral. Your interpretation creates their meaning. As God told Abraham: "Lift up your eyes from where you are and look north and south, east and west." Not literal — metaphorical. Broaden your vision. Don't be stuck in narrow sight that keeps humanity in sorrow. Today's invitation is to notice where your attention goes. When you find yourself fixated on the dead rat, the silly movie, the disappointment — ask: what else is true right now? What lecture is downloading that I'm missing?
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Harnessing Attention for a Higher Consciousness
Author: Alan Cohen
A Reminder:
Where you place your attention today is a coming attraction of what you will receive tomorrow. You may not be able to control the events that present themselves to you, but you have total control over the vision you use to see them.
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RELATED BOOK: A Course in Miracles Made Easy: Mastering the Journey from Fear to Love
A Course in Miracles (ACIM) student and teacher for over 30 years, Alan Cohen, takes the Big Picture ideas of the Course and brings them down to earth in practical, easy-to-understand lessons with plenty of real-life examples and applications. A Course in Miracles Made Easy is the Rosetta stone that will render the Course understandable and relatable; and, most importantly, generate practical, healing results in the lives of students.
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About the Author
Alan Cohen is the author of many inspirational books including 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. For information on this program and Alan's other books, recordings, and trainings, visit AlanCohen.com
Author's website: AlanCohen.com
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