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Nostalgia: From Medical Condition to Emotional Manipulation
Nostalgia hasn’t always been a tool for manipulating our emotions – it was once a medical condition
Making a Difference: Taking a Step Right Where You Are
Spiritual awakening is lopsided, if it doesn’t lead to engaging and taking action in the world. But, sometimes we think that the only way to make a difference is by doing something grand, and then...
Understanding the True Meaning of Hate: Beyond "I Hate You"
Have you ever said “I hate you” to someone? What about using the “h-word” in casual conversation, like “I hate broccoli”? What are you really feeling when you say that you hate something or...
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The Impact of Life Stress on Alzheimer's Development
Stressful life events can increase your risk of Alzheimer’s...
More Than One Style of Empathy: One Style Does Not Fit All
How we attune to ourselves or others may be different for each of us depending on which of the four styles of empathy—cognitive, emotional, intuitive, and spiritual—we relate to most strongly.
Exercise and Cancer: How Staying Active Reduces Risk and Aids Recovery
Cancer: here’s the role exercise plays, from prevention to treatment...
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La Niña is Coming and How it Fuels Dangerous Atlantic Hurricanes
La Niña is coming, raising the chances of a dangerous Atlantic hurricane season – an atmospheric scientist explains this climate phenomenon...
Making Merry: How We Revived Melbourne's Merri Creek
Making merry: how we brought Melbourne’s Merri Creek back from pollution, neglect and weeds.
Africa's Climate Tipping Point: Sahara's Drying and Future Impacts
Africa dramatically dried out 5,500 years ago – our new study may warn us of future climate tipping points.
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La Niña is Coming and How it Fuels Dangerous Atlantic Hurricanes
La Niña is coming, raising the chances of a dangerous Atlantic hurricane season – an atmospheric scientist explains this climate phenomenon...
Africa's Climate Tipping Point: Sahara's Drying and Future Impacts
Africa dramatically dried out 5,500 years ago – our new study may warn us of future climate tipping points.
Resurrecting Operation Wetback: Trump’s Plan and Why It’s Destined to Fail
Trump promises to deport all undocumented immigrants, resurrecting a 1950s strategy − but it didn’t work then and is less likely to do so now
What Your Belly Button Says About Your Health
Navel gazing: checking your belly button can tell you a lot about your health
Nostalgia: From Medical Condition to Emotional Manipulation
Nostalgia hasn’t always been a tool for manipulating our emotions – it was once a medical condition
Making a Difference: Taking a Step Right Where You Are
Spiritual awakening is lopsided, if it doesn’t lead to engaging and taking action in the world. But, sometimes we think that the only way to make a difference is by doing something grand, and then...
Understanding the True Meaning of Hate: Beyond "I Hate You"
Have you ever said “I hate you” to someone? What about using the “h-word” in casual conversation, like “I hate broccoli”? What are you really feeling when you say that you hate something or...
The Science Behind Aurora's Stunning Colors Explained
What causes the different colours of the aurora? An expert explains the electric rainbow.
The Impact of Life Stress on Alzheimer's Development
Stressful life events can increase your risk of Alzheimer’s...
La Niña is Coming and How it Fuels Dangerous Atlantic Hurricanes
La Niña is coming, raising the chances of a dangerous Atlantic hurricane season – an atmospheric scientist explains this climate phenomenon...
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New Study Reveals Ideal Daily Mix of Sitting, Standing, and Exercise
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Is The Universe Friendly? Having the Eyes to See (with Video version)
I interviewed over two hundred people in more than 100 organizations. I ended almost every interview with the question: "It's easy to see…
Deal with Your Shadow and Other Negative Forces (with video version)
One of the most powerful things you can do is a personal clearing of your own energy field. The following is an energetic clearing that…
A Squatter in My Studio Office
Arriving at our summer retreat in Margaree Forks, Nova Scotia, on Cape Breton Island, after a long drive from Florida, I anticipated the…
About Cravings: What Is It We REALLY Need?
When we reach for a treat or crave a certain food, what do we really need? Try to stop, take a breath, and ask yourself this question…
New Study Reveals Ideal Daily Mix of Sitting, Standing, and Exercise
How much time should you spend sitting versus standing? New research reveals the perfect mix for optimal health.
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Start with Service to the Common Good -- You Then Will Unlock Your Full Potential
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Something Needs to Be Done: "Progress" or Shared Ecology?
The more I looked into the subject of life’s capacity to heal and renew after divisive setbacks, the deeper and wider my view had to grow.…
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InnerSelf's Daily Inspiration: May 17-18-19, 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…
Coming Home: Welcome to the Next Chapter of Your Life
While I knew I had learned a lot about myself on this trip, I also knew there was a lot of work ahead of me. This was a big step in my…
We Live in Diabolical Times
We live in diabocal times. The word diabolical truly fits; it comes from the Greek diabállein (to set at variance, to set against). We…
How Big Food Can Create Healthier Food Environments
How big food companies can do more to create healthier food environments
Is 2024 the New 1968? A Look at America's Political Crossroads
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