InnerSelf Magazine 
January 18th, 2004   

 
"Many people think strength is a rock or a tall tree,
but the strength of the human heart
is immeasurable."

-- John Holland, Born Knowing 

NEW ATTITUDES... NEW POSSIBILITIES

Welcome to the January 18th, 2004, edition of InnerSelf Magazine.

In our very busy lives, we all need to take time for our-selves... our inner self. Time to nurture the love and innate wisdom that resides in each and everyone of us.

The articles this week focus on finding time to be in the silence and then to take what we discover in that silence out into the world to make a difference and truly create the world we dream of.

Our articles range from learning to make amends to people we have harmed, to choosing hope and celebration of life, and moving on to make a difference in the world that we are a part of. The world we see "out there" is the world that we are helping create... whether through inaction and apathy or anger, or with our actions and our vision of the future. The choice is ours... What life do we want?

We encourage you to read this week's articles and let them speak to you... let them reach your heart and then let your own spirit guide you...

With love and best wishes from InnerSelf

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* THIS ISSUE'S ARTICLES *

Choosing Hope
by David Krieger and Daisaku Ikeda.
We all have a choice. We can submit to apathy and indifference or we can choose hope. This dialogue is about choosing hope and recognizing that we each have a responsibility to make a difference in the world.

Exploring the Silence
by Richard Mahler.
A critical step in the embrace of silence and solitude is setting aside the notion that we have to be "doing something" throughout our waking hours. For most of us, this goes against what we have been taught since childhood: that being active and productive is the best way to proceed.

Making Amends
by Madeline Ko-i Bastis.
When we quiet the mind, our transgressions emerge from the shadows and we become sensitive to our interaction with others. A turning point presents itself. Though we feel regret at having caused harm, there may still be a niggling voice whispering that our actions were necessary. Tit for tat; he deserved that...

The Great Fixer
by Martin Lowenthal.
In the Kabbalah of the Jewish tradition, the soul is not something that needs curing from some affliction so much as needing to be repaired. It is said that if one person truly knew how to fix the soul by celebrating the Divine Presence in life, then that person would repair the whole world. This version is an adaptation of a story told by Rabbi Shlomo Carlbach...

Yogis: The Swing Vote in 2004
by Robert Rabbin.
My 20 million brothers and sisters who meditate and practice yoga! You are the swing vote of 2004! I'm asking you to take your practice to the voting booth. Actually, my appeal is to all people of faith, conscience, and goodwill, to people of all religions and spiritual traditions.

DEAR CHILD:
by Shari Rathman.
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INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE

     Thoughts for Consideration...

The most destructive habit.................................Worry

The greatest Joy................................................Giving 

The greatest loss.............................Loss of self-respect

The most satisfying work.....................Helping others

The ugliest personality trait..........................Selfishness

The most endangered species............Dedicated leaders 

Our greatest natural resource.........................Our youth

The greatest "shot in the arm"..........Encouragement

The greatest problem to overcome...........................Fear

The most effective sleeping pill..................Peace of mind

The most crippling failure disease..................Excuses 

The most powerful force in life................................Love 

The most dangerous pariah............................A gossiper

The world's most incredible computer..............The brain 

The worst thing to be without................................Hope  

The deadliest weapon..................................The tongue 

The two most power-filled words........................"I Can" 

The greatest asset.............................................Faith 

The most worthless emotion..............................Self-pity  

The most beautiful attire.....................................SMILE! 

The most prized possession.............................Integrity 

The most powerful channel of communication.....Prayer

The most contagious spirit..........................Enthusiasm  

The most important thing in life...............................GOD 

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