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As we travel on our life's journey, we have many choices... This week's articles encourage us to always seek the higher vision for ourselves and for our world. No matter what is taking place around us, no matter the challenges and apparent lack of stability, no matter the discord and apparent lack of love and respect, we always have the choice of how we act and how we react. We can always choose love, respect, empathy, patience, and trust in the future unfolding before us.
Perhaps this week we will be best served by remembering these words from the poem Desiderata:
"Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible without surrender,
Be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly, and listen to others..."
"...in the noisy confusion of life,
Keep peace with your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be careful. Strive to be happy."
Our world is in turmoil on so many levels. But if we remain calm and keep love in our heart for all human beings, whether we agree with them or not, then we will reach the other side of this bridge of transition with light and love in our hearts and with a clear vision of what our next steps need to be. Let your "higher self " guide the way to a better today and a better tomorrow.
Perhaps the theme of this week's newsletter can best be summarized by the first and last of our featured articles. The first article, written by Mary Mueller Shutan, is entitled: "The Spiritual Heart and The Cosmic "I": Being of Service to the World". The last of the featured articles, written by Judith Corvin-Blackburn, is entitled: "Becoming A More Idealized Version of Ourselves". And that basically summarizes the "ideal" life experience... living from our spiritual heart and being of service and thus becoming a "better" version of ourselves.
The other featured articles this week are steps along that journey. Barbara Berger reminds readers that "Your Voice Matters – Vote For Decency and Democracy!" and Will T. Wilkinson invites us to "The Noon Club Peace Experiment: Become A Peace Patrol and Be A Vote For Peace "
Ex-NFL player Sean Conley encourages us to "Visualize Success: Positive Films for Positive Results" and I would suggest that this is not just for our personal goals but also for "loftier goals" having to do with our fellow humans and the planet as a whole. Jeanne Ruland and Shantidevi speak to us about "Our Light-filled Ancestors: We Are The True Potential of Our Ancestors" and they remind us that we stand on the shoulders of those who came before us, and that we are a continuation of their journey. Just as they had challenges to meet, so do we. Just as they left a legacy, so will we. Always, we have a choice... choose love, choose light, and hold that vision for others 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.
Marie T. Russell
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The Spiritual Heart and The Cosmic "I": Being of Service to the World
Written by Mary Mueller Shutan
When kundalini awakens beyond the heart, our perception deepens and we open to psychic capacities. It is through the third eye that we recognize and move away from the noise and chaos of the world...
Your Voice Matters – Vote For Decency and Democracy!
Written by Barbara Berger
Today, in October 2020, the horrific situation in the US is breaking my heart... the divisiveness, the lack of basic respect and common decency, the breakdown of basic democratic principles and institutions... all of which is making almost any kind of civilized political debate impossible... well it just breaks my heart.
The Noon Club Peace Experiment: Become A Peace Patrol and Be A Vote For Peace
Written by Will T. Wilkinson
Our frustration is palatable now, in a hate-filled political environment where misinformation and outright lying has become the norm. Who to vote for, what to do? No wonder ideas like that one seem reasonable to some people. But there’s another option: vote for peace.
Visualize Success: Positive Films for Positive Results
Written by Sean Conley
We can not be successful if we always focus on what went wrong. Whatever we focus on, whatever we put most of our attention on, grows and thrives. Harping on our mistakes and misfortunes will only produce more of them.
Our Light-filled Ancestors: We Are The True Potential of Our Ancestors
Written by Jeanne Ruland and Shantidevi
Since the ancestors in our lineage have not been honored in our religion for many years and were often confronted with adversities in their era, we have forgotten where we come from, who we are, and what potential lies dormant within our lineage.
Becoming A More Idealized Version of Ourselves
Written by Judith Corvin-Blackburn
As 5D humans we are unable to tolerate cruelty and harm to any living being. As an example, when talking about current events, I often say in a semi-joking way to my husband and close friends, “People don’t act like that on my planet.” This feels quite literal to me. It is baffling that people here are so cruel to one another.
Will I Or Won't I? Scientists Still Haven't Figured Out Free Will, But They're Having Fun Trying
by Stefan Bode
In 1983, American physiologist Benjamin Libet conducted an experiment that became a landmark in the field of cognitive…
Cold? Flu? COVID? Here’s How To Tell
by U. Michigan
How can you tell if you have a cold, the flu, or COVID-19? An expert offers advice for those worried sick about their…
5 Reasons Not To Underestimate Far-right Extremists
by Alexander Hinton
Far-right extremists have been in the news, with an alleged plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor and rallies like the one…
How Medieval Japanese Thinkers Had Similar Reactions To Plagues
by Yujin Nagasawa
The medieval Japanese experienced crises that inflicted tragedies and unexpected deaths on many ordinary people
by Ziggi Ivan Santini et al
We know having friends is generally good for your happiness and mental well-being. Likewise, keeping socially active…
Is The Sirtfood Diet Just Another Fad?
by Clare Collins et al
The Sirtfood diet has been in the news again this week after singer Adele showed off her slimmed-down figure on US…
How Halloween Witches Draw on the History of Women’s Power
by Kim Stratton
Notwithstanding the pandemic, witches in pointy black hats appear in the windows of stores and homes across my city…
Why So Many of Us Believe in Ghosts
by Anna Stone
Halloween seems an appropriate time of year to share the story of the Chaffin family and how a ghost helped decide a…
How To Be A Good Digital Citizen During The Election and Its Aftermath
by Kolina Kolta
In the runup to the U.S. presidential election there has been an unprecedented amount of misinformation about the…
What The Day of The Dead Tells Us About The Aztec Philosophy of Happiness
by Lynn Sebastian Purcell
Growing up in the United States, I remember on Halloween my mother used to sa y, “Honey, this is not just a day for…
These 3 Things Drive Our Social Media Non-Click Decisions
by Laurel Thomas
A new study explores why people make a “non-click” choice, a decision to not respond to some social media posts, even…
Heading Back To The Playground? 10 Tips To Keep Your Family And Others Covid-safe
by Thea van de Mortel
With lots of kids running around, and parents looking on, how can you ensure your trip to the playground is COVID-safe…
Tom Lehrer and US Satire From Charlie Chaplin to Randy Rainbow -- And Why It Remains Relevant Now
by Will Kaufman
Ten years ago my wife, the Broadway singer Judy Blazer, performed in a satirical revue for the Lyrics and Lyricists…
Why Some Young People Tune Out Government Covid-19 Messaging
by Jaigris Hodson
Across Canada, COVID-19 infection rates are climbing amid the coronavirus’s second wave. Since a short flattening of…
Why Sleep Experts Say It's Time To Ditch Daylight Saving Time
by Michael S. Jaffee
For most of the U.S., the clock goes back one hour on Sunday morning, Nov. 1, the “fall back” for daylight saving time.…
Why People's Bodies Now Run Cooler Than Normal
by Michael Gurven and Thomas Kraft
Feeling under the weather? Chances are you or your doctor will grab a thermometer, take your temperature and hope for…
Understanding The People Who Choose To Live In Extreme Isolation
by Maki Rooksby et al
It’s pretty normal to sometimes feel like you want to hide away from the stresses and pressures of the outside world.
Why PE Benefits Are More Than Just Fitness
by David Grecic et al
There are growing concerns about the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on children and young people.
How Twitter Bots Spread Conspiracy Theories and QAnon Talking Points
by Emilio Ferrara
Americans who seek political insight and information on Twitter should know how much of what they are seeing is the…
5 Ways The Pandemic Could Be Affecting Your Mental Health
by Gordon J. G. Asmundson
In addition to its staggering impact on physical well-being and mortality, COVID-19 is also taking an unprecedented…
Men With Physical Jobs Have 55% Higher Dementia Risk
by U. Copenhagen
Men in jobs with hard physical work have a higher risk of developing dementia compared to men doing sedentary work, new…
How Facebook Is Tilting The Political Playing Field More Than Ever
by Michael Brand
As the US presidential election polling day draws close, it’s worth recapping what we know about how Facebook has been…
How Australia's Biggest Renewables Project Will Change The Energy Game
by John Mathews et al
Australia doesn’t yet export renewable energy. But the writing is on the wall: demand for Australia’s fossil fuel…
An Epidemiologist Explains the New CDC Guidance on 15 Minutes Of Exposure and What It Means For You
by Ryan Malosh
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has new guidance clarifying what exactly “close contact” means when it…
How Self-Disinfecting Surfaces Could Protect Us From Disease
by Louise Carson et al
Cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces and objects (such as door handles) can help prevent the spread of…
The Spooky and Dangerous Side of Black Licorice
by Bill Sullivan
Black licorice may look and taste like an innocent treat, but this candy has a dark side. On Sept. 23, 2020, it was…
Folk Devils and Fear: QAnon Feeds Into A Culture of Moral Panic
by Jennifer Evans
Using conspiracy theories that include child sex traffickers and restaurants serving human flesh, QAnon has unleashed a…
Our Minds May Be Wandering More During The Pandemic and This Can Be A Good Thing
by Jennifer Windt
Many feel the coronavirus pandemic has changed not just our everyday lives, but also our inner mental lives.
How The 2020 Western Fire Season Got So Extreme
by Mojtaba Sadegh et al
High fire risk days have been common this year as the 2020 wildfire season shatters records across the West.
What Goes Around Comes Around, or What Greek Mythology Says About Donald Trump
by Rachel Hadas
It was hard to process the news of the president’s positive COVID-19 diagnosis without having recourse to some kind of…
Your Dog's Nose Knows No Bounds – And Neither Does Its Love For You
by Ellen Furlong
I have discovered one positive amid the pandemic: I love working with two dogs at my feet. As someone who studies dog…
The Erosion of Trust: Why Mixed Messaging Can Erode Trust In Institutions
by Deborah Perron Tollefsen
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently revised its guidance to acknowledge that COVID-19 can be spread…
Hispanics Live Longer Than Most Americans -- Will The US Obesity Epidemic Change That?
by Michelle L. Frisco and Jennifer Van Hook
Anti-immigrant sentiments have fueled recent national and state-level health policy efforts. In 2019, Donald Trump…
How Pandemic Induced Stress Could Be Increasing The Risk Of Child Abuse
by Samantha M. Brown and Jenalee Doom
Parents and children surveyed about the COVID-19 pandemic in late April and early May of 2020 – when most schools and…
Remote Work Requires Us To Reconsider How To Evaluate and Pay Employees
by Erica Pimentel
Remote work is about more than just working from home — it means working differently. Because working from home may…
A Whole New Way of Doing Nutrition Research
by Gunter Kuhnle
When I tell people about what I do for a living (a food scientist), I invariably get the same reaction.
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:
Stop Repressing Your Emotions: Get Those Emotions in Motion
by Marie T. Russell
Many of us have been holding back and storing unfelt emotions. What's the purpose? Unfortunately, the reason behind…
The Power of Erasure: A Magic Word that Erases Unhappy Conditions
by Jan Price
There is a magic word that can remove from existence any unhappy condition of mind, body, and affairs. This tiny word…
What Are The Benefits of Living In The Present?
by John Kuypers
The present is what is happening when you strip away all the resentments of your past and all the worries you have…
Dirt As A Spiritual Path: Finding Your Inner Compass
by Patrick Drysdale
Once upon a time there was a Lodgekeeper who managed a mountain resort. Many people visited the area to hike and enjoy…
How To Find Your Path and Become Abundantly Fulfilled
by Deborah L. Price
We have so confused money with fulfillment that the very meaning of the word has been lost. Fulfillment can only be…
Healing With Love and Finding Answers Through The Heart
by Marilyn Innerfeld
We do not have to become monks in order to lead spiritual, healthy lives. We do not have to be vegetarians, or wear…
Anger as a Tool for Growth, not for Destruction
by Susie & Otto Collins
Everyone gets angry. Some people show it openly and others don't. In relationship, anger can be either healthy or…
Also check out the InnerSelf section, Remember Your Future, for articles dealing with issues that are related to you and the NOVEMBER 3, 2020 US election for President, Senate, etc.
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