The Radical Story Of The Native American Liberation Movement
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In the thick of 1968’s seismic social upheavals, Native Americans also reached for their rights, and activists renewed…
Why The Ego Makes It Difficult to Recognize Love
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It may surprise you to learn that your ego doesn't believe that love really exists, but it's true. Just think! When you…
The Animal Guide To The Good Life: Play Hard, Work Hard
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I am always repeating the mantra that we should “work hard and play hard”. But is having fun professionally productive?…
Why Do Some People Hurt More Than Others?
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Anyone who came of age in the 1990s might remember the “Friends” episode where Phoebe and Rachel venture out to get…
Does Genetics Have Anything To Do With Success At University?
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Many people can vividly remember being 18 and tentatively opening that envelope containing crucial information about…
Being In Nature Is Good For Learning And Here's How To Get Kids Outside
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Contrary to the belief we Aussies are a nature-loving outdoor nation, research suggests we’re spending less and less…
Rising Income Inequalities Are Linked To Unhealthy Diets And Loneliness
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One in every five people in the UK today are living in poverty – that is, living with a household income below 60% of…
Why Balance Is The Healthiest Way To Manage Weight Post-Pregnancy
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When you have a newborn baby, your waistline may be the last thing on your mind. Yet women often feel pressured to lose…
Are Your Social Self And Your Essential Self Working In Harmony?
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I base all my counseling on the premise that each of us has these two sides: the essential self and the social self.…
Is Newborn Smiling Really Just A Reflex?
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Very few people can resist smiling at a newborn baby – signalling positive emotions, such as joy and interest. Of…
War Of The Witches Where Woman Are Accused While Men Claim Victim Status
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Halloween is a time when cultural norms are turned upside down: we encourage children to dress up as creatures from…
How Mister Rogers’ Message Of Love Might Help Us Now
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The Pittsburgh neighborhood in which the recent horrific mass shooting took place isn’t only the home of the Tree of…
Older Than Dracula: In Search Of The English Vampire
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The story of Count Dracula as many of us know it was created by Bram Stoker, an Irishman, in 1897. But most of the…
How To Watch A Scary Movie With Your Child
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On Halloween, the cinemas and TV channels are filled with horror movies. But what should you do if you have a young…
A Way to Change Your Life: Speak Only Words of Love
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Every now and then I come across an affirmation that really 'hits home'. One of these is "I think and speak only words…
How A Game Can Move People From Climate Apathy To Action
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The latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has been called a “deafening” alarm and an…
Pittsburgh's Lesson: Hatred Does Not Emerge In A Vacuum
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Fueled by virulent anti-Semitism, the Sabbath peace was shattered when 11 members of the Pittsburgh Jewish community…
6 Steps To Make Your Room Feel Like Home While On A Budget
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With the prospect of home ownership a distant dream for the majority of millennials, many young people opt to rent a…
The Mental Health Impact Of Disasters Like Michael, Irma Or Maria
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When major disasters hit, the first priority is to keep people safe. This process can involve dramatic evacuations,…
What Is Karma: Personal, Family, and Past-Life
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Of course, your ancestors can and do leave behavioral and attitudinal legacies that help you actualize your innate…
What We Know, Don't Know And Suspect Causes Multiple Sclerosis
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US actress Selma Blair announced she has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. “I have probably had this incurable…
Attain Agape and Prosperity by Learning How To Love
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How do you learn to love yourself? Self-acceptance is the first step. Self-agape requires that you accept yourself as…
Can Hallucinations Lead To Post-Traumatic Growth?
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Contemplate how a person’s life would be changed by starting to hear or see things others can’t. Now imagine it could…
Tooth Loss Can Be A Sign Of Malnutrition In Older Adults
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Older adults are at risk for both impaired oral health and malnutrition, according to a new study. Researchers analyzed…
Planning For Death Must Happen Long Before The Last Few Days Of Life
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Our experience of death obviously shapes the final moments of our own life. It also shapes the experience and remains…
How Green Spaces Help Combat Loneliness
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Urban green spaces – including parks, woodlands, riverbanks, and gardens – are an essential part of a web of physical…
The 5 Stages Of Grief Don't Come In Fixed Steps
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Understanding the normal trajectory of grief matters for the person experiencing the grief and those treating them.…
We Have The Wealth To Ensure A Sustainable Future, But Too Many People Are Being Left Behind
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The purpose of our social, economic and political systems is to enable all Australians to lead good lives. Australia is…
InnerSelf Newsletter: October 28th, 2018
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Perhaps our key message this week is recapped in the title of this article: "Embracing The World: Being In The World…
Horoscope Current Week: October 29 to November 4, 2018
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This weekly astrological journal is based on planetary influences, and offers perspectives and insights to assist you…
Why Successful Leaders Prioritize Their Moral Compass
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Leaders who value morality outperform their unethical peers, regardless of industry, company size, or role, according…
Why Did This Symptom Happen To Me?
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We can say that Type ‘A’ Behaviour is a heart disease personality. Whatever might be seen as the physical cause of…
Embracing The World: Being In The World Without Rejecting It
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The heart of Eastern wisdom teaches you to be naturally in the world without rejecting it. Many spiritual paths condemn…
Why Is It Fun To Be Frightened?
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John Carpenter’s iconic horror film “Halloween” celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. Few horror movies have…
God Is Not Coming: It Is Human Beings Who Decide The Fate Of Humanity
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Heaven and hell both exist on this planet today. This day. There is not some day in the future where our free agency to…
The Evolution Of The Medieval Witch And Why She's Usually A Woman
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Flying through the skies on a broomstick, the popular image of a witch is as a predominantly female figure – so much so…
This Cannabis Extract Relieves Chronic Pain Minus The High
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In the wake of cannabis legalization in Canada, a team of scientists has delivered encouraging news for chronic pain…
Just A Few Drinks Can Change How Your Memories Form
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Just a few drinks changes how memories are formed at the fundamental, molecular level, according to a new study with…
Attaining Peace Must Be The Cause of Every Individual
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When I was 4 years old, my grandfather died. The preacher said "por fin el a alcanzado la paz" which means (in Spanish)…
Why Has Halloween Become So Popular Among Adults?
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Halloween used to be kid stuff. To quit dressing up was an important rite of passage. It meant you were one step closer…
Is There A Link Between Eating Organic Foods And A Lower Cancer Risk?
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Organic food is an over-hyped and overpriced fad, according to many people. But a recently published study which…
Why A Walk In The Woods Really Does Help Your Body And Your Soul
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Have you ever wondered why you feel healthier and happier when you stroll through the trees or frolic by the sea? Is it…
The Emotional Legacy of Injury and Trauma
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Injury and any trauma that occur more or less simultaneously are connected by the illogical lower brain. For example, a…
Our Body Communicates With Us Using Three Danger Signals
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There are three main types of signals, three ways of experiencing these inner messages of distortion in the body: as…
How Sauerkraut Is Leading A Food Revolution
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With suspicion surrounding staples such as eggs and the humble potato, along with the reconsideration of fats as not so…
Halloween: Turning To The Supernatural To Work Through Our Anxieties
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Halloween is now firmly part of the seasonal and consumer calendar – but, unlike other celebrations that promote…
The Gentle Art of Blessing: Changing the World in One Day
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Every day, everyone we meet can be assisted by simply our changing our attitude and our focus. We can all change the…
How to Have a Secular Sabbath: Time Away from your Devices
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If you dread a day of rest from the digital world, then you probably need one. A secular sabbath is time away from your…
Why Heart Attacks Are More Frequent In Colder Weather
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Research has found the incidence of heart attacks in a sample of more than one-quarter of a million people increased…
Why Believing In Ghosts Can Make You A Better Person
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Halloween is a time when ghosts and spooky decorations are on public display, reminding us of the realm of the dead.…
The Snake Charmer: Can Anyone Live Beyond the Laws of Nature?
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There is an old story our Elders teach us about a Water Snake who lived in a pond up high at the base of a sacred…
The Journey Always Continues: From Fear and Suicide to Loving with an Open Heart
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One of the tools that I have used since its discovery in the first year after Pete’s death, is my image of my heart as…
How Play-Based Learning Can Set Your Child Up For Success At School And Beyond
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Many families are deciding where to enrol their child in preschool or school. Preschools and schools offer various…
Protesters Lose Public Support When They Get Violent
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Violent protests can undercut public support for popular causes, according to new research inspired by recent…
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