From Shining City to Dark Vision: The Evolution of American Nationalism
Reagan’s great America shining on a hill twisted into Trump’s dark vision of Christian nationalism...
InnerSelf's Daily Inspiration: April 17, 2024
The Daily Inspiration is a short message to help set the tone for the day. It is linked to a longer article for additional insights and inspiration.
Stop Being the Middle-Man in Family (and Friends’) Affairs
Some of our biggest emotional challenges come from family dynamics. It’s a rare situation where everyone in the family gets along. If you tend to be the peacekeeper, you’re usually the one...
How Beetroot Can Boost Your Health and Maybe Your Love Life
What about beetroot’s other apparent health benefits – from reducing your blood pressure to improving your daily workout? Here’s what the science says.
How Your Childhood Affects Your Love Life: The Role of Attachment Theory
Thinking through your own attachment history and expectations of relationships may be a great opportunity for self-reflection, but it is important to remember that attachment is only one aspect of...
Why the "Gentleman" Archetype Continues to Captivate in Modern Media
Netflix’s new drama shows we’re still drawn to the concept of ‘gentlemen’. Psychology explains why.
Substance Use and Mental Health: Why Holistic Treatment is Essential
For people with mental illness, drugs and alcohol can be a key survival strategy. I’ve learned they shouldn’t have to ‘get clean’ to get treatment.
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From Practice to Performance: The Science of Creative Flow
Brain scans of Philly jazz musicians reveal secrets to reaching creative flow...
The Perma Prescription: Five Steps to Lasting Wellbeing
The five-step wellness model that really works – and the psychology behind it...
Is Rural White Resentment Undermining Democracy?
Why rural white Americans’ resentment is a threat to democracy...
Unveiling the Hidden Reasons Children Laugh
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Pet Paradox: How Sharing a Room Affects Sleep
Could sharing a bedroom with your pets be keeping you from getting a good night’s sleep?
The Secrets to Healing from Long-Haul COVID
I spent far too much money on doctors, healers, and pills in my journey with long Covid, to a point where I was obsessing about the illness…
Why Metabolism is Vital for Your Health
What is metabolism? A biochemist explains how different people convert energy differently − and why that matters for your health.
You Are Being Affected by the Trauma of Your Ancestors!
Nightmarish traumas can be transmitted over multiple generations. Indeed these implicit memory engrams had a deep impact on my life,…
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How Can a Baby Learn Two Languages at the Same Time?
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Eco-Cities at What Cost? The Battle Over Indigenous Lands
When the notion of “ecotourism” was introduced in the late 1970s, it was intended to be ecologically responsible, promote conservation,…
Loneliness Can Kill: Middle-Aged Americans Are at Risk
Middle-aged Americans are lonelier than their European counterparts. That’s the key finding of a recent study, published in American…
Astrological Overview and Horoscope: April 8 - 14, 2024
This weekly astrological journal is based on planetary influences, and offers perspectives and insights to assist you in making the best…
The Vinyl Record Resurgence: From Near Extinction to Market Dominance
The triumph of vinyl: Vintage is back as LP sales continue to skyrocket
The Surprising Rise of Mumpreneurs Taking China by Storm!
While much ink has been poured over China’s economic growth in recent decades, the contributions of Chinese women often receive less…
Protect Yourself from Emotional Burnout with The Empath’s “Bill of Rights”
One of the biggest blocks to empathy is a fear of being vulnerable and then overwhelmed. It either seems too painful or unsafe to lovingly…