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The theme of the newsletter this week can be summed up as "you can do it" or more specifically "we can do it!". This is another way of saying "you/we have the power to make a change". The image of the arrows hitting the center mark reminds us that we too can aim for a goal and attain it, however "impossible" or grandiose it may seem. Peace and harmony on earth? Got it! Equality and abundance for all? Let's do it. Heaven on earth? Ok, here and now. Get ready, get set, aim and let go! We can do it!
We start with Serge Beddington-Behrens who writes of "World Service as a Gateway to Soul and to Happiness". We then move on to Maggie Craddock who asks "What Will Be Your Story? You Can Chart Your Own Course". Then Irene O'Garden shares "Taking the Plunge: A Rite of Passage".
The next article is one I wrote entitled "What Works For Me: 'I Can Do It!'" followed with the next step in the process, presented by Jean Walters who recommends being "Open to Possibilities: Flowing with Life, Motion and Change". We complete this week's featured articles with Jerry Sargeant who presents (and asks): "Meditation Techniques: Is There A Right Way to Meditate?
We complete our offering to you today with the abundance of articles added to the website this week on a great variety of topics having to do with life on Earth, right here, right now, along with new attitudes and new possibilities.
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.
Marie T. Russell
editor/publisher,
InnerSelf.com
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World Service as a Gateway to Soul and to Happiness
Written by Serge Beddington-Behrens
For me, being of service means working on behalf of and thus taking a stand for a cause or causes that we believe in and which are dear to our hearts, and where we feel we can make some kind of positive contribution towards a healthier world.
What Will Be Your Story? You Can Chart Your Own Course
Written by Maggie Craddock
When it comes to your life story, deciding where you invest your time and energy during the prime working years of your career is one of the most important decisions you will ever make.
Taking the Plunge: A Rite of Passage
Written by Irene O'Garden
Near our little house in the woods runs a lovely rushy stream, Clove Creek. While it’s often brisk and prosperous, it takes a huge spring thunderstorm to understand how such a modest flow could carve out the dramatic and beautiful area known locally as The Gorge.
What Works For Me: "I Can Do It!"
Written by Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf
The reason I share "what works for me" is that it may work for you as well. If not exactly the way I do it, since we are all unique, some variance of the attitude or method may very well be something that will work for you.
Open to Possibilities: Flowing with Life, Motion and Change
Written by Jean Walters
It is true that change is the only constant. You cannot stop it or interfere with it. It is ongoing and occurring every minute all the time. What you can do is learn to deal with it appropriately so that you are not creating anxiety around change. You can learn to flow with it.
Meditation Techniques: Is There A Right Way to Meditate?
Written by Jerry Sargeant
If you let your mind run riot on its own, your ego will keep you in the illusory world of the future and past and this, my friend, is chaos. By meditating, creating space, becoming still in your mind, you create a natural environment where your creativity can flourish and clarity takes over your soul.
How Pandemic Learning Pods May Undermine The Promises of Public Education
by Sue Winton
With schools reopening after COVID-19 closures, concerns about the safety and certainty of public schooling have driven…
by Rob Noonan
We’re healthier and live longer than our ancestors, yet we’re constantly reminded of deaths caused by war, terrorism…
What Does A False Positive Mean? Making Sense Of Covid-19 Tests And Terminology
by Priyanka Gogna
During the COVID-19 pandemic, words and phrases that have typically been limited to epidemiologists and public health…
Far From Being Anti-Religious, Faith and Spirituality Run Deep In Black Lives Matter
by Hebah H. Farrag and Ann Gleig
Black Lives Matters (BLM) has been portrayed by its detractors as many things: Marxist, radical, anti-American. Added…
Why Yelling At People Who Aren't Wearing Masks Won't Work
by Nicole Hassoun
There is strong scientific evidence that wearing a mask reduces the risk of transmitting the coronavirus and cuts down…
Defending The 2020 Election Against Hacking: 5 Questions Answered
by Douglas W. Jones
In 2016, Russia managed to penetrate systems in several states but there’s no evidence that they “pulled the trigger”…
6 Ways Mail-in Ballots Are Protected From Fraud
by Charlotte Hill and Jake Grumbach
Voter fraud is very rare, whether people vote in person or by mail. That much is clear from a large body of research.
How Good Nutrition Can Contribute To Keeping Diseases Away
by Grayson Jaggers
The connection between the pandemic and our dietary habits is undeniable. The stress of isolation coupled with a…
Vizards, Face Gloves and Window Hoods: A History of Masks In Western Fashion
by Lydia Edwards
Masks have emerged as unlikely fashion heroes as the COVID-19 pandemic has developed. Every conceivable colour and…
Good News Stories From Vietnam's Second Wave – Inclusive Innovation: Free Rice and Free Mask ATMs
by Ba-Linh Tran and Robyn Klingler-Vidra
Vietnam was a clear success story of the COVID-19 pandemic by May 2020, recording very low infection rates and being…
What Is A Hurricane Storm Surge and Why Is It So Dangerous?
by Anthony C. Didlake Jr
As Hurricane Sally headed for the northern Gulf Coast on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, forecasters warned of a…
by Mehran Nejati and Azadeh Shafaei
Given we spend, on average, about 90,000 hours at work, most of us want work that’s more than just a source of income.…
10 Tips For Coping With Wildfire Smoke
by Sarah Henderson
Wildfires have burned millions of acres in the western United States this year. Tens of thousands have been evacuated…
How To Land A Job When Companies Have Shifted To Virtual Hiring
by Joshua Bourdage et al
Companies are shifting towards virtual hiring. With staggering unemployment in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many…
Scarabs, Phalluses, Evil Eyes — How Ancient Amulets Tried To Ward Off Disease
by Marguerite Johnson
Throughout antiquity, from the Mediterranean to Egypt and today’s Middle East, people believed that misfortune…
How Family and Friends Can Help To End Domestic Violence
by Krista M. Chronister
Domestic violence disproportionately affects women and girls around the world. In the United States, one in four women…
How Both Climate Change and Forest Management Have Fueled Today's Epic Western Wildfires
by Steven C. Beda
What is driving the wildfires that are ravaging California, Oregon and Washington? President Trump and state officials…
Why Batch Testing and Contact Tracing Are The Two Keys To Stop The Lockdown Yo-yo
by Richard Holden
Back in March and April 2020, I (and many other economists) argued for lockdowns to get COVID-19 infections under…
Why Do Women Change Their Stories Of Sexual Assault?
by Allison Sarah Reeves Somogyi
As a scholar, I have examined the circumstances that can prompt victims to change their stories about sexual assault.
80% of Doctors Mistakenly Blame Nicotine For Smoking Risks
by Maud Alobawone
Most physicians mistakenly believe that nicotine leads to cancer and heart and respiratory diseases, according to a new…
How The Far Right Is Exploiting The Pandemic With Conspiracies
by Blyth Crawford
Just as the global death toll from COVID-19 reached 250,000 at the start of May this year, a short film emerged that…
To Be A Great Innovator, Learn To Embrace And Thrive In Uncertainty
by Todd Saxton
Madam C.J. Walker, born Sarah Breedlove, was America’s first female self-mademillionaire. She pioneered a line of hair…
So You Think Your Internet Passwords Are Secure?
by Paul Haskell-Dowland and Brianna O'Shea
Passwords have been used for thousands of years as a means of identifying ourselves to others and in more recent times…
How The Civil War Drove Medical Innovation – And The Pandemic Could, Too
by Jeffrey Clemens
The current COVID-19 pandemic, the largest public health crisis in a century, threatens the health of people across the…
If You're Thinking of Leaving A Violent Partner, You Need A Financial Plan. This Toolkit Can Help
by Glennda Scully
The COVID-19 pandemic has driven a surge of calls to domestic violence support services, as survivors of violence spend…
The Loneliness of Social Isolation Can Affect Your Brain and Raise Dementia Risk In Older Adults
by Karra Harrington and Martin J. Sliwinski
Physical pain is unpleasant, yet it’s vital for survival because it’s a warning that your body is in danger. It tells…
Methane Is Short-Lived In The Atmosphere But Leaves Long-Term Damage
by Zebedee Nicholls and Tim Baxter
Methane is a shorter-lived greenhouse gas - why do we average it out over 100 years? By doing so, do we risk emitting…
5 Cost-Effective Ways To Reduce Your Carbon Footprint At Home
by Wendy Rowan et al
Since the pandemic struck, most people have been spending the majority of their time in the house. Those working from…
Wearable Fitness Devices Deliver Early Warning of Possible Covid-19 Infection
by Albert H. Titus
The difficulty many people have getting tested for SARS-CoV-2 and delays in receiving test results make early warning…
What’s In Your Medicine May Surprise You
by Yelena Ionova
There are many more ingredients in every pill you take than what is listed on the bottle label.
Why Women Bosses Get Different Reactions Than Men When They Criticize Employees
by Martin Abel
Imagine that your boss Ethan calls you into his office. He expresses disappointment in your recent performance and lack…
Does Ignoring Robocalls Make Them Stop?
by Sathvik Prasad and Bradley Reaves
More than 80% of robocalls come from fake numbers – and answering these calls or not has no effect on how many more…
Are Your Devices Spying On You?
by Kayleen Manwaring and Roger Clarke
From internet-connected televisions, toys, fridges, ovens, security cameras, door locks, fitness trackers and lights…
Why Smoke From Wildfires Can Worsen Covid-19 Risk
by Luke Montrose
Two forces of nature are colliding in the western United States, and wildland firefighters are caught in the middle.
Arctic Warming: Are Record Temperatures and Fires Arriving Earlier Than Scientists Predicted?
by Christopher J White
It was a grim record. On June 20 2020, the mercury reached 38°C in Verkhoyansk, Siberia – the hottest it’s ever been in…
What A Smoky Room Teaches Us About The 6-Foot Rule
by Byron Erath et al
It’s true that staying 6 feet from other people can reduce the chance of a coronavirus-laden respiratory droplet…
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.
REMEMBER YOUR FUTURE...
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.
Karl Rove & Steve Bannon Told Us the Republican Plan
Daily Kos User Greatlyconcerned
Democrats need to understand the real Republican plan of why this is happening and have a plan of our own beyond just voting.
Defending The 2020 Election Against Hacking: 5 Questions Answered
by Douglas W. Jones
In 2016, Russia managed to penetrate systems in several states but there’s no evidence that they “pulled the trigger”…
OLDIES & GOODIES:
Forgiving Means Releasing The Pain Associated With An Event
by Doreen Virtue
Forgiving means "releasing the pain associated with an event. You don't need to forgive the action, just the person.…
Are We Evolving? Stages of Consciousness Evolution and Awareness
by Swami Sivananda Radha
Each culture sees human life as a progression through a series of stages... in an attempt to understand the evolution…
How To Take Baby Steps Towards A New Reality
by Marie T. Russell
If we were able to remember how we felt as a child learning to crawl, we probably would remember looking on with…
A New Golden Rule and The Couple's Manifesto of Love
by Susan K. Perry, Ph.D.
The familiar Golden Rule -- Do unto others as you would have them do unto you -- has analogues throughout the world's…
Be True to Your Passion and Experience Livelihood not Deadlihood
by Alan Cohen
People who have found their true calling report that they are having so much fun, they feel like they should be paying…
Appreciating Your Partner and Being Mindful of Each Other
by Susan K. Perry, Ph.D.
Do the best couples have any secret strategies for staying mindful and not taking one another for granted? Paying…
Your Natural Power of Imagination Is The Basic Creative Energy Of The Universe
by Gus Fowler
Losers visualize the penalties of failure. Winners visualize the rewards of success. Today, we are going to talk about…
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