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There is a very powerful statement that is sometimes attributed to Nelson Mandela but is actually a quote from A Return to Love by Marianne Williamson:
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people will not feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It is not just in some of us; it is in everyone and as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give others permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."
These days, while much in the world troubles me, I am also inspired by the empowerment I see in people... People standing up for their beliefs, taking actions to make a difference, making choices that matter.
You, and all of us, are the salvation of the world. Our salvation does not come from anyone else, or from up on high. We are the ones who need to, who can, and are, making a difference in the world. We are waking up and realizing that, hey, this is our world, and we have something to say about how it is treated, and this is our life and we have something to say about it is handled. If life is a game of tag from one epoch to another, then tag, we're it! We can and we do make a difference.
Scroll down below for our Editor's Choice articles of the week, as well as approx. 60 additional new articles for your reading pleasure.
Wishing you enjoyable insightful reading, and of course a wonder-full, joy-full, and loving week.
Marie T. Russell
editor/publisher,
InnerSelf.com
"New Attitudes...New Possibilities"
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EDITOR'S CHOICE ARTICLES
Extraordinary and True Endings and Fresh Starts -- Solar Eclipse in Pisces: 26th February 2017
Written by Sarah Varcas.
This eclipse speaks of over-due endings and fresh starts. A new way of being is in reach, born of wisdom gleaned from past experience and freedom from shackles that no longer bind. But these endings may not match our expectations...
Read article here: Extraordinary and True -- Solar Eclipse in Pisces: 26th February 2017
How To Tame Your Ego and Free Your Spirit and Heart
Written by Nora Caron.
Spiritual writers and leaders agree that in order to live a happy free life, we must dominate our egos and not let our egos dominate us.
Read article here: How To Tame Your Ego and Free Your Spirit and Heart
Tapping Into The Power of Energy, Feelings and Thoughts on Your Health
Written by Carl Greer PhD, PsyD.
As you explore your health story, it will soon become clear that energy, feelings, and thoughts, both conscious and unconscious, are intertwined and can influence your physical health.
Read article here: Tapping Into The Power of Energy, Feelings and Thoughts on Your Health
Are You Sure It's Anger That You're Feeling?
Written by Barbara Berger.
Many people who are striving to be tolerant and loving and kind suppress their own personal power because they mistakenly perceive the energy of personal power to be anger.
Read article here: Are You Sure It's Anger That You're Feeling?
Following These 47 Stupid Rules Means You're "Normal"
Written by Paulo Coelho.
You are supposed to be normal if you follow these 47 stupid rules. This list was compiled by Igor, the main character of “The Winner stands alone”.
Read article here: Following These 47 Stupid Rules Means You're "Normal"
How to Melt Anger and Boost Love
Written by Jude Bijou, M.A., M.F.T.
Physically wanting to strike out or viewing other people, things, or situations as enemies isn’t going to get you where you want to go. In fact, it could land you up in prison or equally worse, locked up in an emotional prison of being alone forever...
Read article here: How to Melt Anger and Boost Love
Using Your Personal Power To Just Say No
Written by Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
I haven't bought products from Exxon knowingly in nearly 30 years except for a couple times for fear of running out of gas. My personal boycott of Exxon was proven correct when it was disclosed they were major funders of climate denial.
Read article here: Using Your Personal Power To Just Say No
Astrological Journal for the Week
Written by Pam Younghans
This weekly column (updated every Sunday afternoon) is based on planetary influences, and offers perspectives and insights to assist you in making the best use of current energies... Read more
It is also highly beneficial to reread the past week's astrological journal as it gives a hindsight view of the events that took place and may provide many "ah-ha" insights.
ADDITIONAL ARTICLES:
* A Possible Alternative To Morphine Inspired By Spit
* Can A Dying Patient Be A Healthy Person?
* Can Governments Resist The Power Of Behavioral Science's Dark Side?
* China Has Seen A 50% Drop In Severe Weather Since 1960
* Could A Bored Brain Predict Teen Drug Abuse?
* Diabetes Could Be Causing Up To 12% Of All US Deaths
* Do You Know What's In The Herbal Medicine You're Taking?
* Do You Really Want To Know What's Lurking In Your Genome?
* Dyspraxia Can Cause Emotional Distress And Anxiety Throughout Life
* Even Animals Don't Like Being Treated Unfairly
* How Chronic Stress Could Be Making You Fat
* How Climate Change Doubled The Likelihood Of The New South Wales Heatwave
* How Conservatives Will Grow To Love Carbon Pricing
* How Hot-deskers Feel Like Homeless Workers
* How Job Insecurity Leads To Identity And Social Instability And Ends With Extremism
* How Liberal Social Media Stars Are Fighting Back
* How Marketers Target Poor Illiterate People With Unhealthy Food Ads
* How Music Benefits Children On Many Levels
* How Norway Avoided Becoming a Fascist State
* How Red States Are Mitigating Climate Without Calling It Climate Change
* How Robots Could Help Chronically Sick Kids Attend School
* How Solar Energy Powers Sustainable Solutions
* How The Guerrilla Archivists Are Saving History
* How The Oscars Are More Predictable Than You Might Think
* How to Cut US Infrastructure Costs in Half
* How To Spot Alternative Facts In Science
* How To Stop Your Lunch Break From Damaging Your Health
* If Sugar Is Addictive, How Do You Kick The Habit?
* Is There A Link Between Owning A Cat And Mental Illness?
* Measuring How Deadly Your Daily Activities Are
* Medicare For All Only Way To Keep Healthcare Promises
* People With Asthma Are Missing An Airway ‘Muscle Relaxer’
* Scientists Find Answer To Ice Age’s Laurentide Paradox
* Seeking The Truth Among Alternative Facts
* The Mere Stress Of Sitting In Traffic Can Lead To More Crime
* The Pros And Cons Of Taking A Nap
* The Science Of Saying I Am Sorry
* The Secret To Happiness In Later Life Is Simple To Discover, But Harder To Achieve
* There Were Same-Sex Marriage Ceremonies In Renaissance Rome
* This Implant Lets Paralyzed People Type With Their Minds
* To Survive, the Democratic Party Needs to Stand Up to Wall Street and Global Corporations
* Understanding The Republican Tax Sham
* Video Games Can Help Children With Cerebral Palsy
* What It Takes to Change Hearts and Minds
* When Food Stamp Benefits Go Up, These ER Visits Go Down
* When Recovering From Disasters, Social Networks Matter More Than Bottled Water And Batteries
* Where Is Rural America And What Does It Look Like?
* Why Both Teens And Teachers Could Benefit From Later School Start Times
* Why Do We Get Butterflies In Our Stomachs?
* Why More Time Walking Means Less Time In Hospital
* Why Synchronized Swimming Makes Dolphins More Optimistic
* Why The EPA Is Far More Vulnerable To Attack Now Than Under Reagan Or Bush
* Why the People Who Grow Your Food Are Worried About Scott Pruitt
* Why We Taught Bees To Play Football
* Will People Eat No Animal Required Meat?
We add articles to the website daily. Rather than wait for the newsletter, you can visit each section according to your interests throughout the week. Each section listed below is designed as its own "mini-website".
The "Living in Harmony" section includes articles on Health & Well-Being, Home & Garden, Pets, Leisure & Creativity, Finance & Careers, and Science and Technology.
The "Personal Development" area covers Attitude Adjustments (which includes Fear, Anger, Gratitude, Forgiveness), Relationships & Parenting, Spirituality & Mindfulness (including Meditation), Intuition & Awareness (including astrology), and Happiness & Success.
"Social & Political" covers topics that affect us personally yet deal with a more "societal" or "political" sphere. This area covers Environment & Climate, Democracy, Justice, Inequality, Economy, and more. These topics are very relevant for our communal journey on Planet Earth.
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