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Whether you live overseas or in the USA, it's been an intense week... . The world is taking a collective breath and releasing stress and tension. No matter which side of the aisle you feel you reside in (come on over and chat) , the lead-up to the US election was "powerful". So this week, our articles encourage you to take time to "be"... Take a deep breath, and relax.. for whatever time you can. One minute is better than none..
The first featured article is "Benefits of Psychedelics in Times of Division, Crisis, and Collapse". It explores opening up to our healing journey and to envisioning a better world with the assistance of Nature. The second article which also presents a healing modality is "Simple Self-Healing with the Art of Jin Shin".
We then move on to self-discovery and awareness in "3 Roots of Overwhelm, Burnout, and Self-Sacrifice" and "Living A Guilt-Free Life". The discovery continues with "Take Yourself On and Do The Work". Alan Cohen reminds us that spirituality is everywhere (and everyone) in "The Guru in Your iPod".
This may be a time to remind ourselves that "angels fly because they take themselves lightly". Not to say that the transformation taking place on earth is not important or serious. On the contrary, because there is so much at stake for the future of humanity, that is why we must take ourselves lightly as we go along doing what needs to be done to create a better world. We "do the work", in love and in joy. As we are, so we readiate and so we create.
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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Benefits of Psychedelics in Times of Division, Crisis, and Collapse
Written by Daniel Grauer
The other night I was sitting around a fire with a friend, discussing the influence of psychedelics on our lives, when she uttered this statement, “after three years of working with these mushrooms, I love life. I just want to be and do the best I can. All the time. Now. Urgently. For myself, for others, for Earth.”
Simple Self-Healing with the Art of Jin Shin
Written by Alexis Brink
Maybe you already know a bit about the simple and effective form of energy medicine named the Art of Jin Shin. Though the practice has many thousands of adherents all around the world and many men, women, and children who have been helped by Jin Shin in its birthplace of Japan, Jin Shin Jyutsu has not yet become a household name.
3 Roots of Overwhelm, Burnout, and Self-Sacrifice
Written by Christine Arylo
What follows are three of the root causes at the core of the burnout cycles, self-sacrificing choices, and unsustainable realities.
Living A Guilt-Free Life
Written by Barry Vissell
What is guilt? Most people know the answer. It's the feeling of responsibility for doing something wrong, or having done something wrong in the past. I would say we all have this feeling of guilt. It's universal. We've all made mistakes, sometimes big ones. And feelings of guilt are too often the result.
Take Yourself On and Do The Work
Written by Malcolm Stern
Whether unconscious or conscious, we are all hungry for more depth of connection and more purpose. People often choose therapy as a last resort to heal their discomfort. My group therapy practice is built on the concept of taking yourself on, or, as we call it in my group, “work”.
The Guru in Your iPod: Spirituality Is Everywhere
Written by Alan Cohen
While watching the documentary film Stephen Jobs, Hippy Billionaire, I was tickled to learn that as a young adult Jobs was significantly influenced by Baba Ram Dass and his book Be Here Now. I also credit Ram Dass as one of the most valued mentors in my life. He led millions of spiritual seekers to higher awareness and is considered by many to be the “Father of the New Age.”
Did Some Prehistoric Women Also Hunt?
by Annemieke Milks
For a long time, it was assumed that hunting in prehistoric societies was primarily carried out by men. Now a new study…
Guide to the Classics: How Marcus Aurelius' Meditations Can Help Us In A Time Of Pandemic
by Matthew Sharpe
Marcus Aurelius was no stranger to pandemics. For 16 years of his reign as Roman Emperor (161-180 CE), the empire was…
How To Handle The Next Lockdown and Christmas -- Some Tips for Recently Separated Parents
by Susan Kay-Flowers
The impact of lockdown has made many of us reflect on what’s important in our lives and in our personal relationships.
What Is Brain Plasticity and Why Is It So Important?
by Duncan Banks
Neuroplasticity – or brain plasticity – is the ability of the brain to modify its connections or re-wire itself.…
How Job Policies That Offer Generous Unemployment Benefits Create More Happiness
by Robson Hiroshi Hatsukami Morgan and Kelsey O'Connor
Losing one’s job undoubtedly makes someone less happy, a feeling tens of millions of people around the world are…
How Trump Made America Nostalgic Again For A Past That Never Existed
by Cheryl Thompson
Even though it is not my country, like many, I feel the magnitude of what’s at stake in a country increasingly divided…
Plant-based Foods: Businesses Alone Shouldn't Decide What We Call A Veggie Burger
by Martin Cohen
What’s in a name? For billionaire investors in plant-based food products, potentially a lot of money.
How To Stay Safe on Trains, Planes and Automobiles During the Pandemic
by Lena Ciric
Many of us rely on public transport to get to work, school, and to meet friends and family. But in the time of COVID-19…
Your Spiritual Support Team: Allies in the Spirit World
by Christopher Penczak
Everybody on this planet has a spiritual support team. This group is our backup in the game of life. We come into the…
Much Like Dorian Gray's Portrait, Trump Is A Reflection Of America’s Soul
by Matthew A. Sears
As many have noted, United States President Donald Trump embodies the very worst American traits. If one were to…
War In The Time Of Neanderthals: How Our Species Battled For Supremacy For Over 100,000 Years
by Nicholas R. Longrich
Around 600,000 years ago, humanity split in two. One group stayed in Africa, evolving into us. The other struck out…
Post-Election Grief Is Real: Here Are 5 Coping Strategies
by Christopher Ojeda
Shortly after Abraham Lincoln was elected on Nov. 6, 1860, a woman from Alabama, Sarah Espy, documented her concerns in…
Covid-19 Reveals How Obesity Harms The Body In Real Time, Not Just Over A Lifetime
by Cate Varney
The COVID-19 pandemic has thrust the obesity epidemic once again into the spotlight, revealing that obesity is no…
Should We All Be Using Sniff Tests To Screen For Covid-19?
by Tim Spector
One of the best ways of containing the spread of COVID-19 is to rapidly identify people infected with the coronavirus…
How Coyotes and Humans Can Learn to Coexist in Cities
by Lauren E. Van Patter
Members of the public panic, insisting that the proximity or frequency of these sightings mean the coyote has become…
A "Climate Change Curriculum" To Empower The Climate Strike Generation
by Ria Dunkley
While in class, children shouldn’t feel their time is wasted. Primary school teachers have an ethical responsibility to…
Unravelling The Mysteries of Sleep: How The Brain 'Sees' Dreams
by Melinda Jackson and Rachel Schembri
New research, published today in the journal Nature Communications, shows brain activity during the dreaming phase of…
Sounds Crazy? Australia Could Soon Export Sunshine to Asia
by John Mathews, et al.
Australia doesn’t currently export renewable energy. But an ambitious new solar project is poised to change that. The…
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: New Evidence of Biological Causes
by Alice Russell and Carmine Pariante
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) affects up to 24m people, globally, but little is known about its causes. Our latest…
5 Ways To Kickstart A Green Recovery
by Raimund Bleischwitz
With a recession looming, it’s time to come up with a good recovery plan. There is no point in simply reinventing an…
Why Paying People To Self-isolate Saves Both Lives and Money
by Edward Cartwright and Jonathan Rose
The success of second lockdowns around the UK will depend not just on people following the general rules but also on…
Supportive Housing Is Cheaper Than Chronic Homelessness
by Cameron Parsell
It costs the state government more to keep a person chronically homeless than it costs to provide permanent supportive…
To Change Coronavirus Behaviours, Think Like A Marketer
by Monica C. LaBarge and Jacob Brower
COVID-19 has been a humbling experience. From a frayed pandemic early-warning system to a shortage of personal…
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Is Shaking Up Old Politics With Her New Style
by Peggy Nash
The youngest woman ever elected to the United States Congress, Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, is a force to contend…
Seeing Is Believing: How Media Mythbusting Can Actually Make False Beliefs Stronger
by Eryn Newman, et al.
As the COVID-19 pandemic has swept the world, politicians, medical experts and epidemiologists have taught us about…
Humanity and Nature Are Not Separate – We Must See Them As One To Fix The Climate Crisis
by Heather Alberro
From transport and housing to food production and fashion, our civilisation is driving climate and ecological breakdown.
The Bizarre Social History of Beds
by Brian Fagan
Groucho Marx once joked, “Anything that can’t be done in bed isn’t worth doing at all.” You might think he was…
Is Bar Soap As Gross As Millennials Say?
by Michelle Sconce Massaquoi
Mask-wearing has divided the country, but hand-washing – one might think – is something virtually everyone would agree…
Hearing Voices Can Be Frightening and Isolating
by Bryony Sheaves
Around one in 20 adults will hear a voice at some point in their life. For some, the voices are friendly, helpful or…
How Walking Downhill Increases Risk of Falls in Older Adults
by Matt Hill
Falls are a common cause of injury in older adults and can lead to disability. Luckily, the risk of falls can be…
Why COVID Makes It More Important Than Ever That Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women Take Vitamin D
by Hazel Flight
Vitamin D, often known as the “sunshine vitamin”, is normally obtained through exposure of our skin to the sun.
Can You Tell The Real from the Fake 3.2 Billion Images and 720,000 Hours of Video Shared Daily?
by T.J. Thomson et al
Twitter over the weekend “tagged” as manipulated a video showing US Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden…
What A Trump Win or Loss Will Mean For Feminism
by Peggy Nash
In the United States, polls are pointing to a Joe Biden, Kamala Harris win on Tuesday. Media pundits are unusually…
Why Our Obsession with Happy Endings Can Lead to Bad Decisions
by Martin D. Vestergaard
All’s well that ends well, wrote William Shakespeare in 1623. The words may still seem to ring true today, but turns…
6 Ways To Look After Your Mental Health During A Second Lockdown
by Christian van Nieuwerburgh
Already experiencing pandemic fatigue, many of us feel ill-prepared for another lockdown. Yet this is what we must do…
How Young People In Cities Feel About The Natural World
by Jo Birch
If you’re under 30, living in a city in the UK, and especially if you’re in an ethnic minority group, you’re likely to…
Why Questions, Both Good and Bad, Matter
by Marcello Fiocco
Children are naturally inquisitive and tolerant. Many constantly ask questions. At some point, most of them – most of…
by Francisco Gallegos and Carlos Alberto Sánchez
Ever had the feeling that you can’t make sense of what’s happening? One moment everything seems normal, then suddenly…
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:
Loving Yourself through the Joy of Masturbation
by Betty Dodson (Betty died last week on October 31, 2020. We are rerunning her article in her honor.)
My first post-marital relationship was a sexual turning point. Blake was an exciting man. At the time we met, I'd been…
A Course in Life 101: Learning to Lighten Up and De-Stress
by Terry Levine
'Lighten up' is a popular phrase and for good reason. Most of us have a tendency to take ourselves much too seriously.…
Your Spiritual Support Team: Allies in the Spirit World
by Christopher Penczak
Everybody on this planet has a spiritual support team. This group is our backup in the game of life. We come into the…
Seven Keys to Healing Yourself: Miracles in Native Medicine
by Lewis Mehl-Madrona
I trained as a conventional physician. I have also studied Native American healing for more than twenty-five years. I…
Grief -- How to Hang On and How to Let Go
by Rodney Smith
Grief is a bittersweet emotion. Even though it hurts we subconsciously long for the grief to continue. We are willing…
Envy, A Fierce and Hypocritical Emotion, Can Cause Illness
by Ohky Simine Forest
One of the fiercest and most hypocritical human emotions is envy. When the envy is conscious and sent deliberately, the…
Surviving External Pressures and Resolving Conflict Positively
by Dona Witten with Akong Tulku Rinpoche
Our belief systems are very real and solid to us and filled with myriad preconceptions about what is "right" and what…
The Power of Belief: Is It All in Your Head?
by Woody Hochswender, Greg Martin & Ted Morino
Just as true happiness is not simply the absence of problems but an internal life state that enables us to challenge…
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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