InnerSelf Newsletter: October 21st, 2018
by
This week we focus on personal empowerment, on what we need to do to become who we are meant to be and who we really…
Horoscope Current Week: October 22 to 28, 2018
by
This weekly astrological journal is based on planetary influences, and offers perspectives and insights to assist you…
What Works For Me: Persistence
by
There are numerous things that make our life "work" for us. Some of these are things we learned along the way. And of…
Break The Chain Of The Past By Conquering Something You Fear
by
Señora Labotta stared deep into Lucina’s eyes. “You are not the only soul who has suffered in love. There is a saying I…
From Peaceful Coexistence To Potential Peril: The Bacteria That Live In And On Us
by
Bacteria are everywhere, including in and on our bodies. There are estimated to be as many bacteria in a human body as…
What The World Can Learn From Greece's Passion For The Arts
by
Throughout the ages, Greece has created an inspiring legacy in the arts and culture. Renowned Greek philosophers,…
The Un-united States Of America Part 2: The Storm Before The Storm
by
I was recently sent a slick piece of fossil-fuel-propaganda that was mostly full of half-truths to tell a lie. If…
This May Reduce Racial Bias In Groups At Work
by
A small shift in the presentation of an assignment can reduce racial inequality within the group working on it and lead…
What Happens To The Brain In Aging?
by
Normal aging comes with many changes in brain structure and function. As individuals approach the age of 65 years and…
Making Friends With Your Pain and Discovering What Your Pain Is Saying
by
The word pain is derived from the Latin word poena, which means "punishment". Whether pain should be thought of as a…
Personal Empowerment Through Mantra: From Monkey Mind to Clear Mind
by
The word mantra means ‘mind protection’ in Sanskrit. A mantra carries a vibration and frequency that extends beyond the…
Standing Up and Stepping In: Taking Personal Responsibility for Your Life
by
Being passive developed as a pattern for a really good reason -- we were avoiding feeling our emotions (especially…
These Common Heartburn Medicines Can Trigger Iron Deficiency
by
New research finds an association between some popular heartburn treatments and iron deficiency. Heartburn is a symptom…
How Climate Change Could Cause A Global Beer Shortage
by
The price of beer could double under unchecked climate change, as droughts and extreme temperatures cause barley yields…
How Humans Regulate Emotions And Why Some People Can't
by
Take the following scenario. You are nearing the end of a busy day at work, when a comment from your boss diminishes…
There Is Mounting Evidence That Herpes Virus Is A Cause Of Alzheimer's Disease
by
More than 30m people worldwide suffer from Alzheimer’s disease – the most common form of dementia. Unfortunately, there…
The 6 Healing Secrets of Food
by
We are being cheated nutritionally. Food constitutes a six-part gift, but all we're hearing about is one thing. But…
The Surprising Secret To Successful Psychotherapy
by
As a clinical psychologist and educator, I am often asked to recommend a psychotherapist for people in need. These…
Want To Know If Your Partner's Cheating On You?
by
Picture Morgan Freeman, Donald Trump or Margaret Thatcher. Most likely you can hear their voices in your mind, and the…
Living Your Best: Shifting From Desires to Dreams
by
A desire is anything we have wanted to do, have, or be. The distinction between desires and dreams has become as…
Spiders Scare Me, But I Also Find Them Fascinating
by
Eight schools in London have closed this month because of an infestation of spiders. The schools reported that they…
How to Restore Sexual Performance
by
There are several ways to restore most of one's sexual performance including a high tone of physical conditioning and…
These Non-medical Talks Elicit Better End Of Life Plans
by
New research suggests better results when people with serious diseases discuss their end-of-life decisions with a…
How Forensic Science Has Helped Rediscover Forgotten Apples
by
It’s been a good year for apples. Across Europe the apple harvest is the biggest it has been for a decade. But the…
What Is Karma? Where Does It Come From?
by
What is its purpose? How do you create it and how do you resolve it? The more you know about karma, the greater your…
Why Health Apps Are Like The Wild West
by
The heart rate monitor built into the new Apple Watch has sparked sharp debate over its risks and benefits, even though…
Why Winter Air In The Eastern U.S. Is Still So Dirty
by
Despite overall lower levels of harmful emissions from power plants and vehicles throughout the year, winter air…
How to Attain Money, Love, Consciousness, and a Life of Balance
by
Prosperity has had only one connotation for too long -- money. The subject of money has a powerful emotional charge,…
How To Make The Work Experience More Menopause Friendly
by
For many, menopause conjures up feelings of embarrassment, hot flashes, mood swings and sleep disturbance. It doesn’t…
Taking Sides? Nature Does Not Pick Sides! It Treats Everyone Equally
by
Nature does not pick sides: it simply gives every plant a fair chance to life. The sun shines on everyone regardless of…
When The Line Between Machine And Artist Becomes Blurred
by
With AI becoming incorporated into more aspects of our daily lives, from writing to driving, it’s only natural that…
How To Use Cannabis To Tackle The Opioid Crisis
by
The legalization of cannabis for adult use in Canada is one of the biggest national public policy shifts that many of…
How to Be Simply Happy
by
I know that pure bliss is simple. It is free. And wherever you are, however busy, you can always find a few moments of…
What Is It About Yawning? And Why We Do It
by
A yawn consists of an extended gaping of the mouth followed by a more rapid closure. In mammals and birds, a long…
Emotional Intelligence At Work And Why IQ Isn’t Everything
by
Since I started writing about and researching emotional intelligence in business, I found that data in support of it…
Countries That Ban Corporal Punishment Have Less Youth Violence
by
There is less fighting among young people in countries where there is a complete ban on all corporal punishment of…
Accidental Crops Are A Nutritious, Environmentally Friendly And Free Source Of Food
by
Edible wild greens could help improve food security, boost public health and make communities more resilient to…
Creativity Is A Human Quality That Exists In Every Single One Of Us
by
When you think about creativity, it might be highly creative people like Mozart, Da Vinci or Einstein who spring to…
Is Exercise Still Important To Weight Loss?
by
“Exercise isn’t really important for weight loss” has become a popular sentiment in the weight loss community. “It’s…
The Dangers Of Toxic Masculinity To Men And Those Around Them
by
Young men who conform to traditional definitions of manhood are more likely to suffer harm to themselves, and do harm…
Cultural Heritage Has A Lot To Teach Us About Climate Change
by
Museums, archaeological sites and historical buildings are rarely included in conversations about climate change, which…
Guided Meditation: Bringing the Unconscious into Consciousness
by
Meditation by Orin and DaBen: I allow myself to relax and go within. I release thoughts of my outer world for now. I…
There Are Many Types Of Obesity, So Which One Matters To Your Health?
by
Our society seems to have accepted that gaining weight is an inevitable consequence of growing up in a place with easy…
The #MeToo Movement’s Roots in Women Workers’ Rights
by
An unsung shero of the early 20th century, Rose Schneiderman organized women to fight for laws to protect them from…
How The Internet Has Failed Democracy
by
Hardly a week goes by without news of another data breach at a large corporation affecting millions, most recently…
Chewing Gum May Be A Good Way To Get Your Vitamins
by
Chewing gum may be an effective delivery system for some vitamins, according the new research. Nearly 15 percent of all…
Why There Is No Middle Ground For Deep Disagreements About Facts
by
Consider how one should respond to a simple case of disagreement. Frank sees a bird in the garden and believes it’s a…
Taking the Risk to Listen and Be Heard with the Heart
by
We may think that because of the development of the ability to see and hear into the far reaches of space that we must…
True Innovation Generates Ideas, Not Wealth
by
Ancient innovators were poets, thinkers, artisans and scientists, not business owners. The classical Greek philosopher…
Does Your Child Struggle With Spelling? This Might Help
by
English spelling has a reputation for being illogical and chaotic. What’s going on with yacht, and why the W in two?…
Bilingualism: How To Get Your Child To Speak Your Language And Why It Matters
by
Humans have been migrating since prehistoric times – moving within and beyond geographical borders – in search of food,…
3 Reasons Some Countries Are Far More Unequal Than Others
by
Why do the richest 1% of Americans take 20% of national income, but the richest 1% of Danes only 6%? Why have affluent…
You Can't Erase Bad Memories, But You Can Learn Ways To Cope With Them
by
The film Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind pitched an interesting premise: what if we could erase unwanted memories…
Poorer Women Who Use Midwives Have Healthier Babies
by
Women who are marginalized by poverty may be reaping the greatest benefits from midwifery care. This is the finding of…
follow InnerSelf on
Get The Latest By Email
MOST READ
INNERSELF VOICES
follow InnerSelf on
Get The Latest By Email