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This week we focus on looking at things differently which involves changing our perspective about our own self, as well as about the world around us. We start off with Jude Bijou's tips on "Getting Rid of the Self-Critical Albatross That's On Your Back". We then move on to Sarah Varcas and "Choosing Love, Choosing Life!: A Black Moon and Its New Cycles".
Another area where we can benefit from looking through different eyes is in becoming aware of "The Role of Animals in Our Lives". We have a lot to learn from animals' unconditional love and acceptance, as well as from their insights and communication.
For some of us, this next article will be very life-changing and transformative as it presents "Eight Thinking Traps and Biases to Guard Against".
The bottom line or goal of all of these changes in perception and attitudes is "Recovering Our Vastness and Becoming The 5D Humans We Were Always Meant To Be".We are not the small-limited-negative beings that we may have believed we are. We are much more than that. We are on a upward and uplifting journey to discovering our true potential, our true self, and creating a better world for ourselves and for all.
Please scroll down for the aforementioned featured articles in this new issue of InnerSelf, and also the recap of all the articles that were added to the website during the week.
Wishing you enjoyable insightful reading, and of course a wonder-full, joy-full, and loving week.
Marie T. Russell
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Getting Rid of the Self-Critical Albatross That's On Your Back
Written by Jude Bijou
Being too self-critical is rampant in our society. It's almost a national pastime to beat ourselves up over real and imagined imperfections...
Choosing Love, Choosing Life!: A Black Moon and Its New Cycles
Written by Sarah Varcas
This black moon – the second of two new moons in the same zodiac sign – arrives at a time of immense change and uncertainty the world over. In Cancer, the sign of true family, it reminds us that we cannot and do not live apart from others, no matter how isolated our existence may at first appear.
The Role of Animals in Our Lives
Written by Diane Budd
Domestication, for an animal, means not being completely free to roam or to even eat as they please. Pets therefore align with their humans for only one of two reasons: either by their own choice or from a place of surrender. When they do, they have a powerful impact on our lives.
Eight Thinking Traps and Biases to Guard Against
Written by Dr. Paul Napper, Psy.D. and Dr. Anthony Rao, Ph.D.
Being aware of these common thinking traps allows you to get them under control. Realize that you tend to rely more on these biases when you are more emotional, when in a rush, fatigued, or anytime you lower your mental guard and let your mind run on autopilot.
Recovering Our Vastness and Becoming The 5D Humans We Were Always Meant To Be
Written by Judith Corvin-Blackburn
We walk around our planet typically living, seeing, and responding from our third-dimensional expression. And we typically have no awareness that this is far from the only expression we have access to—and it is far from the only beings that we are.
How The Twitter Hack Exposes Democracy and Society To A Broader Threat
by Laura DeNardis
In case 2020 wasn’t dystopian enough, hackers on July 15 hijacked the Twitter accounts of former President Barack…
How Effective Does A Covid-19 Coronavirus Vaccine Need To Be To Stop The Pandemic?
by Bruce Y. Lee
The U.S. is pinning its hopes on a COVID-19 coronavirus vaccine, but will a vaccine alone be enough to stop the…
Is Psychiatry Shrinking What's Considered Normal?
by Nick Haslam and Fabian Fabiano
Psychiatric classifications catalogue the many forms of mental ill-health. They define what counts as a disorder and…
Four Things That Can Bias How Teachers Assess Student Work
by Amy Wong
The way that teachers assess students has been under scrutiny since the UK government announced that this would be one…
Why Daydreaming At Work Can Be An Asset Or A Flaw
by Chuck Finder
Daydreaming carries significant creative benefits, especially for those who identify with their profession and care…
How Banks Are Trying To Capture The Green Transition
by Tomaso Ferrand,and Daniel Tischer
Private sector banks in the UK should have a central role in financing climate action and supporting a just transition…
US Coronavirus Data Will Now Go Straight To The White House. Here's What This Means For The World
by Erin Smith
Led by physicians, scientists and epidemiologists, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of…
As Coronavirus Cases Spike In The Southern US, Northeast Seems To Have The Pandemic Under Control
by Taison Bell
This is a headline I hoped to not see again after the number of coronavirus infections had finally started to decline…
How Cities Can Offer Urban Oases For Bees And Butterflies
by Rinke Vinkenoog et al
Half of the world’s people already live in urban areas, and that number will only grow in the future. Is this bad news…
Why The Herd Immunity Figure Is Always A Bit Vague
by Adam Kleczkowski
Nearly 100 years ago, two British researchers, William Topley and Graham Wilson, were experimenting with bacterial…
To Reduce World Hunger, Governments Need To Think Beyond Making Food Cheap
by Michael Fakhri and Ntina Tzouvala
According to a new United Nations report, global rates of hunger and malnutrition are on the rise. The report estimates…
Has The Coronavirus Proved A Crisis Too Far For The Far-right?
by Georgios Samaras
In recent years, far-right political parties in Europe have capitalised on crises to build their support bases. Many…
Is Voting By Mail Safe From Fraud?
by Edie Goldenberg
As millions of Americans prepare to vote in November – and in many cases, primaries and state and local elections…
If Immunity To Covid-19 Doesn't Last, It Will Threaten A Vaccine And Herd Immunity
by Nigel McMillan
How is the world going to go back to the days when we could grab a coffee, see a movie, or attend a concert or footy…
Not Just Coronavirus But Heat Also Poses A Threat To Public Health This Summer
by Daniel Harris and Kate Weinberger
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to reimagine our summers. In the past, urban parks were bursting with randomly…
Why Are Some People Experiencing Long-term Fatigue With Covig-19?
by Frances Williams
People who have been seriously unwell and treated on intensive care units can expect to take some months to recover…
Neowise: An Increasingly Rare Opportunity To Spot A Comet With The Naked Eye
by Gareth Dorrian and Ian Whittaker
Neowise is the first bright comet to be visible with the naked eye from the northern hemisphere since the mid-1990s.…
How Brains Are More Complex Than What Anatomy Suggests
by Salvatore Domenic Morgera
How the brain works remains a puzzle with only a few pieces in place. Of these, one big piece is actually a conjecture:…
Does Cannabis Really Affect Memory? Here's What Research Currently Says
by Ian Hamilton and Elizabeth Hughes
Cannabis use has long been associated with memory loss. But until now, this notion was largely anecdotal.
Cybersex, Erotic Tech And Virtual Intimacy Are On The Rise
by Simon Dubé, Dave Anctil, and Maria Santaguida
The coronavirus pandemic is affecting sexuality and relationships. The confinement and social distancing measures…
With Kids Spending More Waking Hours On Screens Than Ever, Here's What Parents Need To Worry About
by James M. Lang
Millions of working parents have spent months largely trapped in their homes with their children.
Why Londoners In The Blitz Accepted Face Masks To Prevent Infection Unlike Today’s Objectors
by Jesse Olszynko-Gryn and Caitjan Gainty
As COVID-19 spread in Britain, journalists and politicians took to comparing the pandemic to the blitz.
Personality Can Predict Who's A Rule-follower And Who Flouts Guidelines
by James M. Honeycutt
As states struggle to get the COVID-19 balance right – between eased restrictions and rising infection rates – it falls…
To Build A Better World After COVID-19 Launch A Fossil-Free Future
by Kyla Tienhaara et al
Demand for fossil fuels collapsed during the COVID-19 pandemic as lockdown measures were introduced. In the second…
5 Activities That Can Protect Your Mental and Physical Health As You Age
by Ziggi Ivan Santini et al
No one is immune to developing chronic illnesses such as heart disease, cancer or arthritis as they get older. But…
How Coronavirus Made Us Nostalgic For A Past That Held The Promise Of A Future
by Katja H. Brunk et al
Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, we have found ourselves in the middle of a nostalgia frenzy.
An Ode To Mac And Cheese, The Poster Child For Processed Food
by Jeffrey Miller
In January 2015, food sales at restaurants overtook those at grocery stores for the first time. Most thought this…
Coronavirus Shows The Dangers Of Letting Market Forces Govern Health And Social Care
by Marianna Fotaki and Kate Kenny
In March, 10,000 NHS staff signed a letter to UK prime minister Boris Johnson demanding better protection against…
Just What Is This Thing We Call Love?
by Gery Karantzas
From songs and poems to novels and movies, romantic love is one of the most enduring subjects for artworks through the…
Facts Or Fake News: Revealing Patterns In The Tweets of Trudeau and Trump
by Anthony Bonato and Alex Nazareth
There’s a significant difference in how the two leaders have talked about COVID-19 on Twitter. One has focused more on…
Is 14 Days Enough To Quarantine For Covid-19?
by Jennifer Gollan and Elizabeth Shogren
How long can someone be infected with the virus unknowingly? It’s a question hundreds of thousands of people are asking…
What Drives Panic Buying During A Pandemic?
by Peter O'Connor, and Luke Smillie
Panic buying has returned to Australia in the wake of its second-biggest city experiencing a spike in COVID-19. The…
How The Buddha Became A Christian Saint
by Philip C. Almond
From the 11th century onwards, the Legend of Barlaam and Josaphat enjoyed a popularity in the medieval West attained…
Mask Resistance During A Pandemic Isn't New – In 1918 Many Americans Were Slackers
by J. Alexander Navarro
We have all seen the alarming headlines: Coronavirus cases are surging in 40 states, with new cases and hospitalization…
Students Going Back To Remote Schooling: Here's What We Learnt Last Time and How To Make It Better
by Wee Tiong Seah et al
On Sunday, in Australia, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews announced government school students in prep to Year 10 in…
Why Your Coping and Resilience Strategies Might Need To Shift As The Covid-19 Crisis Continues
by Craig Polizzi et al
As people in the U.S. mark six months of coronavirus, the challenges of coping with life during a pandemic continue to…
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 this week's journal here
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.
OLDIES & GOODIES:
Can High Self-Esteem Really Boost Your Immune System?
by Dana Ullman
How you feel about yourself may actually affect the way your body defends itself against the various stresses and…
Deepening Your Acceptance of What Is: Surrender is Essential for Selfless Service
by Swami Sivananda Radha
Surrendering doesn't mean you don't have to make plans. You do. I call this doing my homework -- I do my best to look…
Who Do You See When You Look In The Mirror?
by Paula Bonnell
What do you see when you see your reflection? Do you see only the physical form or can you look deeper and see the…
The Sequel's Not Equal: Being a Copy or an Original?
by Alan Cohen
The thing about sequels is that they rarely measure up to the original. Like movies, there are two ways to live a life:…
Aura Meditations For A Fresh Start and For Everyday Life
by Cynthia Sue Larson
Simply by meditating, people have been able to reduce the amount of stress they feel in their lives, alleviate physical…
How To Discover and Cultivate the Art of True Happiness
by Sharon Salzberg
We can travel a long way and do many different things, but our deepest happiness is not born from accumulating new…
Healing The Split Between Conscious Self and Shadow Self
by Denise Linn
As a child, I was afraid of so many things. I was terrified during my parents' violent arguments. I was afraid of my…
Also check out the InnerSelf section, Remember Your Future, for articles dealing with issues that are related to you and the upcoming 2020 US election for President, Senate, etc.
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