DailyInspire 2025

 

 

“Evil comes from being too troubled by our flaws and not loving goodness enough.”

 

 

Hey, hopla!

I’m jumping into a new day.

 

Welcome!

Apologies for the excessive parentheses – unfortunately, I’m addicted to them.

I’m starting this day with reflection. Today, it reigns supreme. According to my schedule, this is its day. I won’t deny it – ever since I started playing my own game based on the 1% daily improvement rule, I’ve become the guinea pig of my own HMF method (one could say I’ve made a rod for my own back... But that comparison would only be accurate if I enjoyed being whipped – and so far, I see no negative aspects of my transformation 😊 and may it stay that way! I like it!). This is my favorite day of the week.

 

Weekly Plan for Health Goals
Monday	Health (Focus on physical and mental well-being)
Tuesday	Reflection Day (Self-reflection, flexibility, meditation, optional tasks)
Wednesday	Motivation (Setting goals, personal growth, inner drive)
Thursday	Fundamentals (Finances, career, relationships, long-term planning)
Friday	Health (Strengthening physical/mental practices)
Saturday	Health (Consistent commitment to health)
Sunday	Weekly Review (Evaluation, reviewing the Red Card, adjustments, recovery)

 

 

Reflection is a moment of calm. A time when an overworked body can take a deep breath. That’s exactly what today is meant to be. A time for the mind to work, a time for the spirit to develop – or at the very least, to acknowledge its existence.

Our spirituality and the ability to appreciate it are no less important, if not even more important, than our physical health. Only the combination of these two elements can create a harmonious "SELF." And it truly works – especially when paired with love shared outward. That’s when we have the full picture. 😊

Today, I’ll focus on two topics. (Just last night, before falling asleep, I wondered if I’d find at least one – and then, during my dream, my mind did a backflip, and I ended up with two!):

 

1. A Flower on Top of a Dung Heap

 

Yes, exactly – we tend to notice the worst, ignoring beauty, goodness, and love. And yet, we are that flower – and that is all that matters.

Every day, I go to church – I give thanks, profess my faith, reflect on my day, and take care of personal matters with God and with myself. I have a hidden book there, filled with short texts for each day, and I deliberately use them every single day.

Yesterday’s passage struck me so deeply that I even dreamed about it. It contained today’s quote from St. Francis:

“Evil comes from being too troubled by our flaws and not loving goodness enough.”

Such a simple sentence, yet its meaning so often fades in our daily lives.

We frequently look at others with contempt. We see only flaws, shortcomings, and imperfections. And the worst part? We do the same to ourselves.

Our self-reflection is often like staring into a distorted mirror, in a dark room filled with worries, thick with stale air and the scent of old socks.

This has to change!

 

Close your eyes now

Stand before a crystal-clear mirror in a bright, clean room filled with fragrant flowers and fresh air. In the mirror, you see yourself—smiling, full of love and hope. Radiating charisma and positive energy—because that is exactly how you should see yourself from now on.

You’re standing there. Do you see yourself?

It’s beautiful, isn’t it?

 

A real-life example

A mother who doesn’t see her own goodness

Anna is a mother of two. Every morning, she wakes up before everyone else to prepare breakfast. In a rush, she pours warm milk, makes sandwiches, and checks if everything is packed in their school bags. She kisses them on the forehead as they head out and sends them a quiet smile—the kind that says, "I'm with you, no matter what happens today."

After work, despite being exhausted, she helps with homework, listens to their stories, teaches them patience, and comforts them when things go wrong. She cleans, lays out clothes for the next day, tucks them in at night. And she loves—every single day, unconditionally, in a thousand small gestures she doesn’t even notice.

But what does Anna see?

When one of her children gets a bad grade, she thinks she failed as a mother.
When she doesn’t have time to cook dinner, she feels like she should have tried harder.
When she collapses from exhaustion, she tells herself she hasn’t done enough.

She sees her flaws instead of recognizing the immense goodness she gives every day. She doesn’t realize that her children feel safe simply because they know she will always be there. That even a simple "How was school?" carries her love. That what truly matters is not perfection, but the heart she puts into each day.

If only she stopped worrying about her shortcomings and saw herself the way her children see her—she would realize she is more than enough. She is their home, their anchor, their greatest source of love.

If only she stopped analyzing her mistakes like a judge and looked at herself through the eyes of her children, she would finally see the truth she keeps denying herself. She is not a woman full of flaws—she is a mother who, just by being there, creates a safe and loving world for those who need her.

For them, she is not defined by imperfections—she is the warmth they return to after a tough day. She is the soothing voice, the hands that fix their blankets, the gaze that silently reassures them, "You are important."

Yet instead of recognizing this goodness, she keeps focusing on what she hasn’t done—standing before a dirty mirror. She measures her worth by mistakes, not by the love she gives every single day.

But it is love, care, and presence that make her the mother she is—not a missed dinner or moments of exhaustion. If only she allowed herself to embrace the goodness within her instead of constantly searching for shortcomings, she would understand that she has always been more than enough.

She has always belonged in a bright, clear room, looking at herself with awe and thinking:

"Where does she find so much strength? She is so good! She is incredible!"

So are you. So am I.

 

2. #2 Habits

 

 

Of course, I got carried away—I just can’t help myself when the topic is this fascinating. Fortunately, the second part about habits is much more concise, but that doesn’t mean it’s insignificant. Quite the opposite—this is the foundation.

What are habits, really? This is where our journey of building them should begin.

Wiki:

A habit is a regularly repeated behavior that occurs automatically, often without conscious thought. It is formed through repeated actions and reinforced by consistency, making it an integral part of daily life. Positive habits contribute to well-being and efficiency, while negative habits can lead to unproductive or harmful patterns. The development and modification of habits are key aspects of behavioral psychology and personal growth.

 

Simply put, habits are actions we perform automatically, often without even thinking about them. They are our internal autopilot—once programmed, it follows a set course until we take control.

• Positive habits work in our favor. They help us grow, improve our health, efficiency, and overall quality of life. They are the reason we suddenly start drinking vinegar water at 5 AM and don’t feel the urge to sue anyone for it.
• Negative habits sabotage us from within. Often, we don’t even realize how much they shape our daily lives. They are the reason we scroll through our phones until 2 AM instead of sleeping, only to complain the next day, “I have no energy again.”

The difference? Positive habits build us up; negative habits tear us down. But they both share one key trait—if you don’t control them, they will control you.

In the upcoming parts of the "Habits #..." series, I’ll be covering specific methods for introducing them—and, most importantly, sharing my personal experience of testing these changes on myself. No sugarcoating, no theories pulled out of thin air. Just real experiences and real results.

Ready to take the wheel? I have no way back now. And that’s a good thing!

 

Link: #1 Habits

 

My habit numero uno, introduced on February 14, 2025:

“Morning exercise and cycling”—it’s on my daily task list. It has to be there so I don’t accidentally forget. I’m reinforcing this habit over 60 days. Four habits at most at a time—small, positive changes.

The next one will be added to my calendar on March 1, as I plan to introduce new habits every 15 days—on repeat.

What’s next on the list? “A glass of water with olive oil and vinegar every morning after waking up.” I already do this, but I don’t feel like it has truly become a habit yet. It needs to be solidified over 60 days.

If someone had told me a month ago that I’d be drinking vinegar water and doing push-ups in my kitchen at 5 AM every single day, I would have first tapped my forehead and then sent them straight to the Department of Applied Fantasies. Or better yet—to the Ward for Diagnosing Hopeless Cases.

Have a great day! Love yourself and recognize the good.

 

Motto:

"Love needs no reason. It simply is."

 

 

 

 

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