10 Stretches To Keep You Limber Throughout Your Life and Overcome Inflexibility
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- Written by: Dr. Timothy Johnson
Most people -- men especially -- tend to skimp on the stretching facet of their workouts. By committing to a flexibility routine, however, you can actually prevent injuries that can sideline you in later years and instead continue to use your body more fully, because you'll maintain greater range of motion in your muscles and joints.
Down Time, Empowerment, and Community
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- Written by: Joan E. Childs
In America, our only "down" time seems to be the daily drive to and from work, which, if it happens to be on Florida's I-95, tends to exacerbate stress and anxiety rather than temper it. By the time most of us are home from a typical day's work...
How To Rise Above the Dark Days of Life (Video)
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- Written by: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com
I suppose we may all, at times, feel like we are living in dark times. We may feel discouraged at the "state of the world" or at the behavior of people the world over, and even of those close to us. Or we may be downhearted at the life we are living...
How To Rise Above the Dark Days of Life
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- Written by: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com
I suppose we may all, at times, feel like we are living in dark times. We may feel discouraged at the "state of the world" or at the behavior of people the world over, and even of those close to us. Or we may be downhearted at the life we are living...
InnerSelf Magazine July 28, 2025
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This week’s InnerSelf Magazine lights the way through chaos with empowering stories that spark healing, hope, and a renewed sense of purpose.
You Were Born With Divine Wisdom—Here's How to Reclaim It
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- Written by: Paddy Fievet, PhD.
We are all born with special, exceptional, individualized gifts, and we are created to utilize these gifts, no matter how great or how small they may seem to us. Yet, sometimes we are our own roadblocks mainly because of untrue beliefs we have superimposed upon ourselves. Perhaps this happens because...
The Science Behind The Trump Supporter
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Once upon a time, we at least pretended to be decent. We taught our kids to share, said “please” and “thank you,” and gave the occasional damn about the well-being of others. But now? We meme our way through cruelty, monetize humiliation, and elect leaders who treat compassion like a contagious disease. Something has shifted—and no, it’s not just politics or culture. It’s something deeper: a fundamental inversion of what it means to be human. That shift—from benevolent behavior to malevolent traits—isn’t just a quirk of the times. It’s the blueprint of decay. It’s the junkification of everything.
How Big Are You Willing to Be? Unlocking Your Personal Power
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- Written by: Suzanne Falter
True genius doesn’t come from talent alone—it comes from total surrender. This inspiring essay challenges you to ask: Are you living at full capacity, or are you holding back? By tapping into your personal power and creative genius, you can transcend fear and mediocrity. The voice inside you already knows what to do—will you listen?
Are You Addicted to Gossip? Here’s How It Wounds the Heart
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- Written by: Richard C. Michael, Ph.D.
Gossip addiction isn’t harmless chatter—it’s a cry from an unfulfilled heart. This thought-provoking article reveals how gossip fills emotional voids, leads to inner wounding, and prevents true self-love. Learn how to stop identifying with others’ lives and begin the real journey of emotional healing by reclaiming your importance and living from your own truth.
Microplastics Are Poisoning Us: 21 Ways to Fight Back
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Microplastics aren’t just floating in the Pacific garbage patch—they're in your morning toast, your toddler’s sippy cup, and yes, even in your blood. We’ve turned the planet into a snow globe of plastic, and every time we breathe, eat, or drink, we shake it up and swallow the flakes. If that doesn’t concern you, it should.
The Real Revolution Coming in Money
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Paul Krugman recently raised a red flag: the U.S. Congress isn’t just opposed to creating a Central Bank Digital Currency—it’s banning the Fed from even thinking about one. That’s right, they’re outlawing thought. Meanwhile, Brazil has rolled out a lightning-fast, nearly-free public payment system used by over 90% of its adults. But Krugman missed the deeper issue. This isn’t just about payment apps or crypto alternatives. It’s about who gets to control money itself. And more dangerously, it’s about what happens if you—the ordinary citizen—get access to an account at the Fed.
Can 5 Minutes of Joy Improve Emotional Health?
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Imagine if happiness was a prescription. No pharmacy needed. No insurance claim forms. Just five minutes a day, no co-pay, and you could feel more human again. Too good to be true? That’s what I thought—until I stumbled on a little public health experiment with a very audacious name: the Big Joy Project.
Why Teens Need Us Now: Fostering Courage and Compassion
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- Written by: Susan Gingras Fitzell
Adolescent girls face intense societal pressure. Here's how role models can nurture strength, courage, and compassion in their lives.
America Ain’t No Casino: But He Plays It Like One
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
He tweets at the Fed, brags at Mara Lago, and treats the U.S. economy like a slot machine. Sounds like a joke—but it's not. It's the daily reality we've been living in, where governance has become spectacle, leadership a brand, and policy a poker game with your rent money on the table. This isn’t satire. This is America under the influence—of greed, showmanship, and an ever-widening disconnect from the people who actually live in the country. And now, one music video dares to call it out… verse by verse, beat by beat.
InnerSelf Magazine July 21, 2025
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From social consciousness to personal peace, this week's InnerSelf Magazine invites you to reconnect—with yourself, your neighbors, and what truly matters.
Why the Current Inflation Numbers Are Misleading
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Inflation is supposedly under control at around 2.7 percent. The talking heads say we’re heading back to safe economic ground. But if you’re staring at a $150 grocery bill or wondering why your phone case just cost you 25 percent more, you already know something’s off. The inflation signals are misleading—and dangerously so.
How to Let Go of Relationship Baggage
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- Written by: Dr. Lisa Love
Are your past relationships -- [past or present -- weighing you down? Discover how forgiveness and awareness can help you pack lighter for love.
Why Forcing Yourself to Declutter Doesn’t Work
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- Written by: Brooks Palmer
Letting go of clutter is more than tossing stuff—it’s an emotional journey of self-kindness and permission to begin again.
Why Obesity Isn’t About Laziness According To Science
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- Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Ever notice how every time someone talks about obesity, they point fingers at the couch? “People just don’t move like they used to,” they say, with the smug assurance of someone who thinks the cure for rising waistlines is a gym membership and a better attitude. But what if the real problem isn’t about how much we move—but about what the system is feeding us?
How to Be Active and Peaceful at the Same Time
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- Written by: Dr. Frank J. Kinslow
If we could choose one word that would define the lives of modern humans, it would have to be hectic. When, in recorded history, have we been so predisposed to incessant activity? We truly are driving ourselves insane. Our body/minds haven’t been prepared for...
Why Walking Barefoot on the Earth is Good for You
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- Written by: James L. Oschman, PhD
Walking barefoot on the Earth may be the simplest way to improve sleep, ease pain, and restore natural energy—here's why.
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