InnerSelf Magazine  November 7th, 2002    "The ideals which have lighted my way, and time after time have given me new courage to face life cheerfully, have been Kindness, Beauty, and Truth." -- Albert Einstein --    NEW ATTITUDES... NEW POSSIBILITIES    Shop at: INNERSELF's Mighty Natural Marketplace. GREAT GIFTS for yourself and your loved ones!!! ******************************************************* NEW!!! - "Healing Art" Greeting Cards Christmas cards & greeting cards ******************************************************* ASTROLOGY READINGS We also now have InnerSelf's Astrologer, Eliza Bassett's astrology readings available for order through our secure site. A great gift for yourself or loved ones! ******************************************************* Products that enhance your quality of life. We offer a variety of health products (a great selection of women's health, immune enhancers, etc.), all-natural paper incense, t-shirts, books, sea vegetables, and more. 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Thank you for your patience and your support. ******************************************************** INNERSELF'S MULTI-LANGUAGE WEBSITE:  www.ArmoniaInterior.com *************************************************** Visit InnerSelf's Mighty Natural Marketplace for items that will enhance your life... ************************************************ Check out the Best View FAQ        |        Report link errors here. Thank You. ************************************************ THIS WEEK'S NEW ISSUE OF INNERSELF MAGAZINE: Welcome to the new issue of InnerSelf Magazine!   Scroll through below for the links to this week's new articles & columns,  the book review, recipe, Dear Child, and the Newsletter Tidbit.   * THIS ISSUE'S ARTICLES * Afflicted by Forces Unseen? by David R. Hawkins M.D, Ph.D. We may expect great transformations throughout human culture, as mankind becomes more responsible for its knowledge, and thus its deeds. We've become fully accountable, whether we like it or not. From this time forth, man may choose to no longer be enslaved by darkness. Antidote to Anger by Ani Tenzin Palmo. We have the strongest karmic connections with family members; therefore, we have a great responsibility for developing our relationships with them. If we cannot develop loving-kindness towards our family, why even talk about other beings... Balancing Spirituality & Success by Robin Crow. Your spiritual life should be reflected in the way you run your business, the way you treat those with whom you work, and the way you treat your competitors. Honor, honesty, and integrity are essential ingredients in spiritual and material abundance. Dear Child by Shari Rathman. (See below) NEWSLETTER TIDBIT Inspirational Message. (see below) Articles from the previous 2 issues: October 31st: Being a Spiritual Warrior! by Thomas and James Twyman. Loving Your Naked Self by Jan Denise. Creativity is Life Itself by David Ulrich. Creativity vs. Sensuality by H. Charles Romesburg. October 24th: Are Your Relationships Healthy? by Helene C. Parker, Ph.D. with Doreen L. Virtue, Ph.D. The Girlfriend Club by Beverly Hughley. A Seven Step Strategy by Phillip C. McGraw, Ph.D. Gift Subscription for a friend to the weekly magazine Gift Subscription for a friend to the Daily Inspiration INNERSELF MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION FORM Free! Emailed to you each week Daily Inspiration SUBSCRIPTION: Free!!!  Sent to you by email Sign up. For a list of articles grouped by date, (from 1999 to now) Click here.   THIS ISSUE'S COLUMNS: MOVIE REVIEW: Bowling for Columbine by Michael Moore. A striking exposT of American society and the underlying causes for the violence that is plaguing the nation. Michael does not come out and point a finger and lay blame -- the viewers are left to draw their own conclusions. ASTRO INNER TALK: Chinese Power Animals by Pamela Leigh Powers. It is commonly agreed that the Chinese lunar calendar and its animals coincide generally with the Western astrology Sun signs. In making this correlation from the Sun signs to the animals, I used the meridians & their emotions... FROM THE HEART: Thank You for Everything by Alan Cohen. A woman Zen master taught one very simple method of enlightenment. She advised everyone to adopt an affirmation to be said under all conditions. The affirmation was, "Thank you for everything. I have no complaint whatsoever." HEALTH & YOU: 10 Great Stretches by Dr. Timothy Johnson. Most people tend to skimp on the stretching facet of their workouts. By committing to a flexibility routine, however, you can actually prevent injuries and maintain greater range of motion in your muscles and joints. HOROSCOPE (weekly): by Eliza Bassett. Nov. 7th - Nov. 13th, 2002 RECIPE: Lentil Stew Lentils are quick to cook and a good source of protein and fiber. With a big salad on the side and a loaf of crusty bread -- a nutritious, tasty meal. * PREVIOUS COLUMNS * ASTRO INNER TALK: Border Wars: Male-Female by Jodie & Steven Forrest. BOOK REVIEW: The Saint, The Surfer, & the CEO by Robin Sharma. CALLING ALL PARENTS: Communicating With Your Children by Lee Carroll & Jan Tober. COSMIC COMEDY: Duck Soup for the Soul by Steve Bh'rman. FROM THE HEART: I Don't Play Hurt by Alan Cohen. HEALTH & YOU: Freedom, Health, & Ginger by Paul Schulick. HOLISTIC POLITICS: Act Now to Stop the War MEDITATION: Walking Meditation by Sayadaw U. Pandita. MOVIE REVIEW: The Movie Mystic: Signs by Stephen Simon. RECIPE: Honey & Mustard Dressing REFLECTIONS: Choices by Marie T. Russell. SEX TALK: Oneness & Tantra by Valerie Brooks. SPIRITWISE: Knock, Knock... Who's There? by Doreen Virtue, Ph.D. TRANSFORMATIONS: Hey, Somebody's Got To Do It by bobby jennings. Thanks to all our subscribers who are giving gift subscriptions (to both the weekly InnerSelf and the Daily Inspiration) to their friends, co-workers, and family. Our number of readers is growing daily... thanks for "spreading the word".   DEAR CHILD    Dear Child, Do not be sad. Life is about changes. Know that life evolves. It is ever changing and not constant. Celebrate the movement. Celebrate the changes. You can not stop change. So why try and control it but rather be in the flow of change and celebrate life.           All is well, Child of God.               ~ Shari Rathman ~        This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it          INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE         Nudge the Balance A 91-year-old woman died after living a very long dignified life. When she met God, she asked Him something that had really bothered her for a very long time. "If Man was created in God's image, and if all men are created equal, why do people treat each other so badly?" God replied that each person who enters our life has a unique lesson to teach us. It is only through these lessons that we learn about life, people and our relationships with God. This confused the woman, so God began to explain: "When someone lies to you, it teaches you that things are not always what they seem. The truth is often far beneath the surface. Look beyond the masks people wear if you want to know what is in their hearts. Remove your own masks to let people know who you really are. When someone steals from you it teaches you that nothing is forever. Always appreciate what you have. You never know when you might lose it. Never take your friends or family for granted, because today and sometimes only this very moment is the only guarantee you may have. When someone inflicts injury upon you, it teaches you that the human state is a very fragile one. Protect and take care of your body as best as you can, it's the one thing that you are sure to have forever. When someone mocks you, it teaches you that no two people are alike. When you encounter people who are different from you, do not judge them by how they look or act, instead base it on the contents of what is in their hearts. When someone breaks your heart, it teaches you that loving someone does not always mean that the person will love you back. But don't turn your back on love, because when you find the right person, the joy that one person brings you will make up for all of your past hurts times a thousand fold. When someone holds a grudge against you, it teaches you that everyone makes mistakes. When you are wronged, the most virtuous thing you can do is forgive the offender without pretense. Forgiving those who have hurt us is often the most difficult and painful of life's experiences, but it is also the most courageous thing a person can do. When a loved one is unfaithful to you, it teaches you that resisting temptation is Man's greatest challenge. Be vigilant in your resistance against all temptations. By doing so, you will be rewarded with an enduring sense of satisfaction far greater than the temporary pleasure by which you were tempted. When someone cheats you, it teaches you that greed is the root of all evil. Aspire to make your dreams come true, no matter how lofty they may be. Do not feel guilty about your success, but never let an obsession with achieving your goals lead you to engage in malevolent activities. When someone ridicules you, it teaches you that nobody is perfect. Accept people for their merits and be tolerant of their flaws. Do not ever reject someone for imperfections over which they have no control." Upon hearing the Lord's wisdom, the old woman became concerned that there are no lessons to be learned from man's good deeds. God replied that Man's capacity to love is the greatest gift He has. At the root of kindness and love, and each act of love also teaches us a lesson. The woman's curiosity deepened. God, once again began to explain: "When someone loves us, it teaches us love, kindness, charity, honesty, humility, forgiveness, acceptance, and all of these can counteract all the evil in the world. For every good deed, there is one evil deed. Man alone has the power to control the balance between good and evil, but because the lessons of love are not taught often enough, the power is too often abused. When you enter someone's life, whether by plan, chance or coincidence, consider what your lesson will be. Will you teach love or a harsh lesson of reality? When you die, will your life have resulted in more loving or more hurting? More comfort or more pain? More joy or more sadness? Each one of us has the power over the balance of the love in the world. Use it wisely!" 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