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This week we ask ourselves "Who Am I?" and what does it mean (for me) to be human? It is time to change our perspective of who we thought we were (small, limited, powerless victims) to embracing our full potential -- this is what life is about.
We start out our featured articles with "Rebirth: Love Will Replace Fear". We follow that with a reminder that "You Are Not A Sheep; You Are A Shepherd".
Neale Donald Walsch encourages us to ask ourselves some "Urgent and Vital Questions: The Why, What, and How of Reconnecting to The Source".
We also receive guidance in many forms. Jim Willis delves into "Dreams, Visions, and Out-of-Body Experiences: Are They The Same Thing?
While we reflect on who we are, we naturally also reflect on the life we've created. A recommended reflection is on the topic of "How We've Created Duality and Separation, and What To Do About It".
The main thing for us to remember, and to focus on, is that we are NOT victims, we are NOT powerless. We are powerful, insightful, and loving beings. We can step away from any limitations or restrictions we either placed on ourselves or accepted from others, and start creating a new reality, a new world, a new experience. We are not stuck in the old ways. We are beings of light and love and we always have choices... every day, every moment... of how we deal and react to the world around us, to the people in our lives, and to our own thoughts and beliefs.
This week I encourage you to be open to change... as Pam Younghans mentions in her Astrological Journal for the Week, the winds of change are upon us. We can flow with it or we can resist them. Let's remind ourselves that, contrary to popular belief, change is good. It is part of life, it is a part of growth and creating the life we know we deserve and that the other inhabitants of the planet, human or otherwise, deserve as well.
Please scroll down for the 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, health-full, and loving week.
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Rebirth: Love Will Replace Fear
Written by Dery Dyer
The sacred has always been with us. It’s right there outside the window. It’s right there outside the walls we’ve built around ourselves, right there outside the doors of perception made opaque by the human ego.
You Are Not A Sheep; You Are A Shepherd
Written by Paul Selig
When you justify the old— “Well, we have always done it as such, so this must be the way”— you are a follower, you are sheep. And, in fact, the Divine Self as you is not a sheep, but a shepherd.
Urgent and Vital Questions: The Why, What, and How of Reconnecting to The Source
Written by Neale Donald Walsch
Why should we, why do we need to, reconnect to The Source? And what is The Source, and how do we connect with it? These are some urgent and now vital questions...
Dreams, Visions, and Out-of-Body Experiences: Are They The Same Thing?
Written by Jim Willis
What’s the difference between dreams, visions and fully fledged Out-of-Body Experiences? Can we chalk it all up to imagination? Is there any empirical data that suggests we can actually “move” outside our bodies while fully conscious? If so, what actually “moves?”
How We've Created Duality and Separation, and What To Do About It
Written by Judith Corvin-Blackburn
Instead of embracing change and uniqueness, we are raised to fear both. Our conditioned ego asks that we expend huge amounts of energy trying to create a false sense of security and stability. It chides us mercilessly if we attempt to break out of the dysfunctional norms that our culture has placed on us.
100 Days Without Covid-19: How New Zealand Got Rid Of A Virus That Keeps Spreading Across The World
by Michael Baker, et al
On Sunday, New Zealand marked 100 days without community transmission of COVID-19. From the first known case imported…
Why Access To Parks And Green Spaces Are Important For Our Mental Health
by Wendy Masterton et al
How does walking through a forest make you feel? Peaceful? Blissful? Reflective? For many people, lockdown brought a…
How Open Windows Help Stop The Spread Of Coronavirus
by Susan Roaf
Over 200 scientists, including myself, signed a letter that was published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases…
The Only Factor Determining What Exercise You Do
by Bradley Elliott,
It’s a common assumption that exercise in older people is difficult and dangerous, so it’s perhaps best avoided.
Healthcare Consultations In The Digital Age – Are Carebots Up To The Job?
by Jeremy Howick
Research shows that doctors who offer empathic and positive messages can reduce a patient’s pain, improve their…
Children Reveal What They Really Think Of Adults
by Emma Maynard and Sarah Barton
Every parent knows that sometimes your child says something that stops you in your tracks. Such a moment came for one…
How Daily Exercise Rules Got People Moving During Lockdown
by Sarah Metcalfe
There’s no doubt that the pandemic has been difficult for people in different ways. But for a lot of people what has…
Why Artificial Intelligence Could Be Your Best Friend In Finding A New Job
by Stewart Blac and Patrick van Esch
Millions of Americans are unemployed and looking for work. Hiring continues, but there’s far more demand for jobs than…
5 Ways To Reboot The Global Food Economy To Make It Healthier For All
by Corinna Hawkes
COVID-19 has shown how damaging ill-health can be for the economy. But it has also shown how measures that benefit…
Is Humanity Doomed Because We Can't Plan For The Long Term?
by Robin Dunbar et al
While the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic are still unclear, it is certain that they are a profound shock to the…
What's The New Coronavirus Saliva Test, and How Does It Work?
by Deborah Williamson, et al
A cornerstone of containing the COVID-19 pandemic is widespread testing to identify cases and prevent new outbreaks…
How Should I Clean My Cloth Mask?
by Brett Mitchell and Philip Russo
Face coverings, such as cloth masks, are mandatory for all Victorians and are being recommended for public use in some…
Link Between Autism and Eating Disorders May Be Due To An Inability To Identify Emotions
by Rachel Moseley and Laura Renshaw-Vuillier
Eating disorders have the highest mortality rates of any mental illness. They don’t discriminate, affecting people of…
4 Reasons Why Some People Become Super Smellers
by Carl Philpott
Do certain smells make you feel uncomfortable, even nauseous? Or is your nose so good that you can detect even the…
Twitter Posts Show That People Are Profoundly Sad – And Are Visiting Parks To Cheer Up
by Joe Romanand Taylor Ricketts
The COVID-19 pandemic in the United States is the deepest and longest period of malaise in a dozen years.
Reducing the Obesity Stigma: Are We Over Weight Yet?
by Sara FL Kirk et al
The 2019 report from Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam focused on addressing different forms of…
But Is It Art? Standup Comedy and The Quest For Cultural Credibility
by Sebastian Bloomfield
This singling out of comedy clubs once again brings into focus the disdain that the ACE has displayed for standup in…
4 Tips To Help Kids Go Back To School During Covid-19
by Laura Oleniacz
There are ways to ease the transition back to school for kids, parents, and caregivers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Buddhist Monks Have Reversed Roles In Thailand – Now They Are The Ones Donating Goods To Others
by Brooke Schedneck
The offering of food and material goods to monks is an essential part of the daily practice of Buddhism in Thailand.…
Muddy Knees and Climbing Trees: How A Summer Playing Outdoors Can Help Children Recharge
by Avril Rowley
Most adults will remember spending much of their childhood playing outdoors without much parental supervision. But…
What Groundhog Day and My Time In A Monastery Taught Me About Lockdown
by Dawn LaValle Norman
Stage 4 lockdown is upon Melbourne for the next six weeks. How do we cope with the new normal of staying in our houses…
The Fight Against Inequality Is As Old As America Itself
by Daniel Mandell
Americans are increasingly worried about the rising tide of economic inequality, as fewer control more wealth. But…
Tested Positive For Covid-19? Here's What Happens Next – And Why Day 5 Is Crucial
by Julian Elliott
With cases of COVID-19 on the rise, many are asking: what happens if I test positive? With no known cure and no…
How To Get Your Kids Used To Face Masks
by Matthew Oates
Having kids wearing a mask doesn’t have to be a daily battle, says a nursing expert.
by Marta Cobb
Netflix’s new series Cursed, based on the illustrated novel by Frank Miller and Tom Wheeler, is a retelling of the…
How Lockdown Changed People's Feelings About Drinking And Going Back To The Pub
by Emily Nicholls and Dominic Conroy
Among the raft of changes following the UK’s coronavirus lockdown in March 2020 was the closure of pubs – an integral…
These Dogs Are Trained To Sniff Out The Coronavirus. Most Have A 100% Success Rate
by Susan Hazel and Anne-Lise Chaber
We’re part of an international research team, led by Dominique Grandjean at France’s National Veterinary School of…
Here's How The Body Reacts To One-off Overeating
by Aaron Hengist et al
Whether it’s a summer barbecue with friends, your favourite fast food takeaway, or Christmas dinner, we can probably…
How Drugs Like MDMA And LSD+ Are Transforming Therapy
by U. Chicago
The latest research shows that drugs like MDMA and LSD could radically change how some people engage with therapy.
Major Depressive Episodes Are Way More Common Than We Knew
by Yale
The number of adults in the United States who suffer from major depressive episodes at some point in their life is far…
The Female Brain: Why Damaging Myths About Women And Science Keep Coming Back In New Forms
by Gina Rippon
In 1879, French polymath Gustave Le Bon wrote that even in “the most intelligent races” there “are a large number of…
3 Ways To Promote Social Skills In Homebound Kids
by Elizabeth Englander
With the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic getting worse in most of the country, a growing number of school districts…
How To Keep Your Home Workspace Safe And Hygienic
by Libby Sander, Lotti Tajouri, and Rashed Alghafri
The onset of COVID-19 saw a dramatic shift, with many in the workforce suddenly finding themselves working from home.
What Literature Can Tell Us About People's Struggle With Their Faith During A Pandemic
by Agnes Mueller
A recent Pew Research poll found that religious faith had deepened for a quarter of Americans because of the…
Do Face Mask Rules Really Violate Personal Liberty?
by Gwilym David Blunt
Several hundred people assembled in London’s Hyde Park in July 2020 to protest rules making face masks mandatory in…
Climate Denial Hasn't Gone Away – Here's How To Spot Arguments For Delaying Climate Action
by Stuart Capstick
In new research, we have identified what we call 12 “discourses of delay”. These are ways of speaking and writing about…
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:
Don't Give Up On Your Relationship
by Kelly Johnson, M.D.
Can any two people create and maintain a great relationship? You may not think so, because in your search for love…
The Empathy of Children: Have We Lost Our Ability To Feel?
by Robert Rabbin
During the first few months of 2003, I was taught something remarkable by 123 children, from 2 to 13 years of age.…
Are You Your Personality? Is Your Personality Flexible or Inflexible?
by Roberto Kaplan
Consider for a moment the possibility of your personality acting as your mask, as the protection you don for the world.…
The Three Requirements of a Human Being
by Will Johnson
Can a man who longs for a woman to complete him really believe that he needs to do nothing more than lose himself in…
We Have A Choice: We Can Transmute Negativity
by Patricia Diane Cota-Robles
It is hard for us to fathom the true significance of the unique events taking place on Earth, but they are…
Follow Your Heart's Desire and Fulfill Your Life's Potential
by Paula Bonnell
Everyone has dreams. You may dismiss them, wish them into your life or escape into them, but there is always one inside…
Chinese Power Animals and Their Corresponding Sun Signs
by Pamela Leigh Powers.
It is commonly agreed that the Chinese lunar calendar and its animals coincide generally with the Western astrology Sun…
Consensus Reality: Are We All Sharing The Same Illusion?
by Steven Liebowitz
Consensus reality occurs when others agree with our dominant conframes and we all forget that we're only dealing with…
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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