InnerSelf's Daily Inspiration
January 28, 2026
The Pathway to Integrated Living
— Daily reminders for a conscious, connected life —
In the midst of life's challenges—financial pressures, disagreements, even grief—we can lose touch with our ability to simply pause and experience this moment. Yet we possess an innate power to reclaim positive feelings in our hearts, even when circumstances seem difficult. Today reminds us that choosing joy isn't about denying reality; it's about exercising our birthright to be present and alive right now.
The focus for today is:
I choose to enjoy this moment.
Today's message is inspired by John Selby, author of the book: Expand this Moment: Focused Meditations to Quiet Your Mind, Brighten Your Mood, and Set Yourself Free
Selby's grandmother Granny demonstrated this truth beautifully—even while caring for her dying son, she would regularly go out on the porch, take a deep breath, tune in to nature, and shift into a positive feeling in her heart. Her wisdom was simple but profound: he was feeling bad enough as it was, without others pulling him down further by also feeling bad. When we think ourselves into anxiety, we actually reduce our ability to take care of ourselves in the present moment. Every time you exercise this particular mental and emotional muscle, it will become stronger.
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Finding Peace Through Moments of Joy
Author: John Selby
A Reminder:
I choose to enjoy this moment.
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RELATED BOOK: Expand this Moment: Focused Meditations to Quiet Your Mind, Brighten Your Mood, and Set Yourself Free
Expand This Moment departs from traditional long-form meditation guides by presenting a short daily practice that suits our busy lives. John Selby's process uses twelve unique Focus Phrases to quickly stimulate inner awakening, healing, insight and peace. This short-form process can be completed in just 5 minutes--and have lasting impact. The Focus Phrases gently insert positive messages into a person's ongoing inner dialogue, promoting spiritual development, emotional healing, and core success.
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About the Author
John Selby is the author of more than 20 books including Quiet Your Mind, Seven Masters, One Path, and Expand this Moment. He was educated at Princeton, University of California, Berkeley, the Graduate Theological Union, and the Radix Institute. John spent two decades working as a therapist and mindfulness coach, while continuing with research into more effective cognitive methods for quieting the mind and maintaining a more alert, relaxed, enjoyable present-moment focus.
Author's website: www.johnselby.com
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