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We see life through our own eyes, through the lenses of our own perception. Stephen R. Covey wrote: “We see the world, not as it is, but as we are??or, as we are conditioned to see it.” We often have a veil or covering over our eyes and we only see what we have been told to expect. It's the Wizard of Oz effect... but we must not be fooled by the man behind the curtain, of even by those in front of the curtain. We must learn to use our inner sight, the eyes of love, of intuition, and of recognizing the good.
So this week, we take a look at some different ways of seeing life and events in our life. We start off with Alan Cohen who asks: "Which Movie About Life Are You Watching?" Then, Joanne DiMaggio takes us down memory lane in "Karmic Memory: Memory Triggers and Déjà Vu". Terri-Ann Russell shares her experience of connecting with her son after he died unexpectedly, in "I Didn't See It Coming! Messages from the Beyond." Barry Vissell takes us with him on a rafting trip and lets us see Nature and Love through his eyes in "Brother Rock and Sister River."
We also have various perceptions and expectations when dealing with disease and healing and Jerry Sargeant introduces us to "A Learning Curve – It’s Not Always What You Think." We then round off the featured articles of this week with Irene O'Garden's presentation and new vision of "The Pledge of Attention: A Visit to Lady Liberty."
All of these articles present a different way of seeing things, people, and beliefs. For us to "change the world", we must first change ourselves. And that starts, oftentimes, with changing how we see things and people. Our perceptions are based on a long history of experiences, and if they started with an erroneous assumption and we are still operating from that early belief and attitude, we need to readjust our perspective.
So this week, I encourage you to open your eyes and see things differently, to take off the blinders that have perhaps stopped you from seeing what really is... Many things are out of balance, from how we deal with each other to how we deal with Nature. It is all connected, and what affects you, or affects anyone else, affects me -- and vice versa. Even in the teachings of Jesus, it is stated very clearly:
"For I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink’ […] ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You drink?’ […] ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.’"
So the teaching of seeing the connection and the oneness is not new. It has always been, yet we now need to remember it and put it into practice if we want to create a better world for all.
Please scroll down for the featured articles in this new issue of InnerSelf, and also 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.
Marie T. Russell
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NEW ARTICLES THIS WEEK
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Which Movie About Life Are You Watching?
Written by Alan Cohen
Sitting on an airplane in flight, I was listening to an inspiring audio seminar on my iPod. Then the in-flight movie came on. Since I was in a bulkhead seat and the projection screen was just a few feet from me at eye level, it was almost impossible not to watch the movie. So I kept listening to the audio seminar with my ears and my mind, while the movie paraded before my eyes.
Karmic Memory: Memory Triggers and Déjà Vu
Written by Joanne DiMaggio
I grew up in a blue-collar neighborhood on the south side of Chicago. I had nothing in common with my family, let alone with my neighbors and classmates. I always felt alienated there, as if I were in a prison biding my time until my great escape. It never felt like home. But where was home?
I Didn't See It Coming! Messages from the Beyond
Written by Terri-Ann Russell
Soon after we found out Anthony had died I was showering and could hear him screaming at me... I’m OK, Ma! I’m OK! The shock hit me. A glass wall separated us and he was screaming for me to hear him.
Brother Rock and Sister River
Written by Barry Vissell
Day after day, I sink deeper into peace, absorbing all the many gifts nature has to offer. I sing more than ever. I write in my journal, sometimes composing songs. I talk with God and the angels, and try my best to hear their message for my life.
A Learning Curve – It’s Not Always What You Think
Written by Jerry Sargeant
When someone comes to me with a particular dis-ease or ailment, that they want to eliminate, my first feeling is to cure them – to relieve them of all pain. That isn’t always the case however. Sometimes the healing that takes place, within a certain human being, is not exactly the way you perceive it to be. Let me explain what I mean by this...
The Pledge of Attention: A Visit to Lady Liberty
Written by Irene O'Garden
There she grows now, so tall, the tallest woman you have ever seen. Green goddess in the harbor, bearing light and knowledge. Her grotto is the open sky, the water is her shrine, appearing to the faithful with dignity divine. Grave and peaceful, calm and holy, she stands at the nation’s door.
How Retaking The SAT Could Get More Students To College
by Jennifer French Giarratano
Eliminating disparities in retake rates could close up to 10% of the income-based gap and up to 7% of the race-based…
Why Political Ads Don’t Really Persuade Voters
by Bess Connolly Martell
Regardless of content, context, or audience, political ads do little to persuade voters, according to a new study.
The Coronavirus Pandemic Is Pushing People Out Of Cities and Into The Countryside
by S. Ashleigh Weeden
Six months into this pandemic, changes are producing interesting conversations about the potential of an urban exodus…
Why Masks Are A Religious Issue
by Leslie Dorrough Smith
Seemingly everyone has an opinion on masks: when to wear them, how to wear them, which ones are best and even whether…
Why Low and Alcohol-Free Beers Could Be Considered Health Drinks
by Duane Mellor et al
It is often said that weak beer was drunk in preference to dirty water in European towns during the middle ages.
Labor Day Celebrates Earning A Living, But Remember What Work Really Means
by Richard Gunderman
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on U.S. employment is dire. Economists estimate that 1 in 5 workers have lost their…
How Remote Work Visas Will Shape The Future Of Work, Travel And Citizenship
by Dave Cook
During lockdown, travel was not only a distant dream, it was unlawful. Some even predicted that how we travel would…
How Ancient Ice Cores Show ‘Black Swan’ Events In History – Even Pandemics
by Lonnie Thompson, and Ellen Mosley-Thompson
Ice cores are columns of ice drilled through glaciers that are highly versatile and detailed recorders of Earth’s…
by Michael S. Kobor et al
One fortunate aspect of COVID-19 is that children have been less directly affected by the disease.
Why Amazon Fires Trap Farmers Into Poverty and Into Setting More Fires
by Federico Cammelli et al
The 2019 fires in the Brazilian Amazon were the result of an alarming surge in deforestation – reaching almost 10,000…
How Napoléon III Used Photography As Propaganda To Hide The Horror Of His New Paris
by Samuel Raybone
Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte, ruler of France from 1848 to 1870, was “the most enthusiastic supporter of photography in all…
Why Companies Should Cut Hours Instead of Laying Off Staff
by David Spencer
Unemployment is rising sharply in the UK. Large sections of the workforce also face redundancy as the furlough scheme…
Ocean Warming Threatens Coral Reefs and Soon Could Make It Harder To Restore Them
by Shawna Foo
Anyone who’s tending a garden right now knows what extreme heat can do to plants. Heat is also a concern for an…
8 Recommendations For School Bus Safety During The Pandemic
by Jesse Capecelatro
Short trips. Masks for everyone. Far fewer passengers than before. Those are my top recommendations for how America’s…
This Ancient Chinese Anatomical Atlas Changes What We Know About Acupuncture And Medical History
by Vivien Shawand Isabelle Catherine Winder
The accepted history of anatomy says that it was the ancient Greeks who mapped the human body for the first time.
Panic Attack Signs and What To Do If You Have One
by Dr Jenn Cooper
We are living in scary and uncertain times, so it’s hardly surprising that a new study has found the number of Google…
Sunspots Do Affect Our Weather But Not As Much As Other Things
by Robert McLachlan
Are we headed for a period with lower Solar activity, i.e. sunspots? How long will it last? What happens to our world…
2 Hours of TV A Day In Late Childhood Linked to Lower Test Scores Later?
by Lisa Mundy and George Patton
Children aged 8 and 9 who watched more than two hours of TV a day or spent more than one hour a day on a computer had…
by Thomas J. Hrach
With COVID-19, a news story that may be 100% accurate can still unintentionally mislead readers about the greatest…
Want To See A Therapist But Don't Know Where To Start?
by Louise Stone
In such a stressful time, many people are experiencing poorer mental health, and some need additional support.
You Can Reverse Aging Now with the Antioxidant Glutathione
by Kristin Grayce McGary
Aging is the result of oxidative stress in which the production of free radicals is out of balance with the more…
Should I Stop Running If My Knee Hurts?
by Ewa M Roos and Christian Barton
The most common site for pain in recreational runners is the knee. For some, especially older runners, the pain can be…
Early Exposure To Infections Doesn't Protect Against Allergies, But Getting Into Nature Might
by Emily Johnston Flies and Philip Weinstein
Over the past few decades, allergies and asthma have become common childhood diseases, especially in developed…
Why Note-Taking By Hand Is A Powerful Tool To Support Memory
by Hetty Roessingh
Handwritten notes are a powerful tool for encrypting embodied cognition and in turn supporting the brain’s capacity for…
8 Ways The Coronavirus Can Affect Your Skin
by Michael Freeman
As the pandemic progresses, we’re growing increasingly aware COVID-19 affects multiple parts of the body beyond the…
What Should You Say To Someone Who Refuses To Wear A Mask?
by Colin Marshall
Multiple studies have shown that masks reduce the transmission of virus-loaded droplets from people with COVID-19.…
How New Solar and Lighting Technology Could Propel A Renewable Energy Transformation
by Sam Stranks
The demand for cheaper, greener electricity means that the energy landscape is changing faster than at any other point…
Does Forgetting A Name Or Word Mean That I Have Dementia?
by Laurie Archbald-Pannone
The number of cases of dementia in the U.S. is rising as baby boomers age, raising questions for boomers themselves and…
Why Grandparents Should Talk To Children About The Natural World Of Their Youth
by Lizzie Jones
How often do you strike up a conversation with an older relative about the past? You might switch off when someone…
Why The Republican National Convention Was Even More Dangerous Than 4 Years Ago
by Jennifer Saul
The 2016 Republican National Convention was filled with chants of “lock her up” and “build that wall,” packed with…
How Chemicals Like PFAS Can Increase Your Risk Of Severe Covid-19
by Kathryn Crawford
Nearly a year before the novel coronavirus emerged, Dr. Leonardo Trasande published “Sicker, Fatter, Poorer,” a book…
Why Humour Matters More Than Good Looks With Online Dating
by Yue Qian and Siqi Xiao
Online dating platforms have witnessed a surge of users and activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. The lockdown…
Why Schools Should Embrace Outdoor Education
by Jennifer Davis
Whether and how schools will reopen in September given COVID-19 has been discussed in news and social media throughout…
Constant Dieters Might Be Choosing The Wrong Way To Lose Weight
by Peggy Liu and Kelly L. Haws
Dieters looking for a healthier substitute of their favorite high-fat food – such as a bag of potato chips – typically…
Mask Or No Mask? This Simple Ethical Approach Can Help With Your Pandemic Etiquette
by Elspeth Tilley
Feeling torn about wearing a mask? Me too. I don’t want to look like I’m virtue signalling or get funny looks. But I…
How Racism and Classism Affect Natural Ecosystems
by Jake M. Robinson
Structural racism and classism could profoundly affect the existence of flora and fauna in our cities, according to a…
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.
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.:
Biden’s Long Foreign-Policy Record Signals How He’ll Reverse Trump, Rebuild Old Alliances And Lead The Pandemic Response
by Klaus W. Larres
Even without a flashy virtual Democratic National Convention to formally introduce his presidential campaign, Joe Biden is well known worldwide.
OLDIES & GOODIES:
Meditation On Creating Your Ideal Life and Living Your Life Purpose
by Sanaya Roman and Duane Packer (Orin and DaBen)
With each breath in I affirm I have a life purpose. With each breath out I send my purpose out to the world, where it…
The Second Half of Life: Confusion and Mayhem or Transformation and Metamorphosis?
by Mark Gerzon
I had accepted our culture's stale and simplistic view of adulthood -- that the person you are at midlife is the person…
We Can Learn To Be Love Finders Rather Than Fault Finders
by Aeeshah Ababio-Clottey and Kokomon Clottey
Fault finding serves as a means to justify an illusory sense of superiority. To become a love finder requires us to be…
How To Increase Your Healing Ability and Let Your Body Heal Itself
by Marie T. Russell
Everyone has the power and the ability to connect with the life energy that brings in healing. You don't need training,…
Financial Freedom: What Is It Really?
by Suze Orman
What do you want from your money? College tuition for your kids? A bigger house? Security when you retire? Wouldn't it…
Being Safe Together: How To Know, Respect, and Love Each Other
by David W. McMillan, Ph.D.
Partners sometimes try so hard to protect each other's feelings. They cannot connect, draw close, or touch each other…
by Marie T. Russell
Some of our fears are so slight, or come up so rarely, that we ignore them for the most part. Yet, all our fears are…
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