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This week, we focus on self-healing... Whether the healing is emotional, physical or spiritual, it is all connected within our own selves and also with the world around us. However, for healing to truly occur, we must first acknowledge the cause of the problem. Illnesses, whether physical or otherwise, that are simply cut-out or replaced with "new parts", are not really healed. Until we address the root of the problem, or the cause of the illness and dysfunction, we are not truly healed except at a superficial, and temporary, level.
However, love and compassion are essential for the experience to truly be a healing one. We thus start our focus this week with Julian Reeve sharing his experience of illness and healing, in "One Word Every Perfectionist Needs to Know ". We then move to the next step in the process, with Lisa Tahir and "Medicine for the Soul: Growing Stronger in Broken Places",
There are certain problems that people may think can't be healed, and problems of hearing are sometimes considered as unhealable. However, Anton Stucki, well known in Germany for his hearing recovery system, provides us insight on healing and hearing. Hearing problems, even ones due to physical "damage", can be healed by connecting to the emotional as well as the physical cause of the problem.
Many people are very conscious of taking vitamins for their health. However one vitamin that is not listed in the remedy books is Vitamin S (S stands for silence). Erica Longdon introduces us to "Vitamin S: How Many Moments Each Day Do You Spend In Total Silence?".
We round off our articles on self-healing with an article by Thom Hartmann that shares not so much a remedy as it informs us of a misdiagnosis in "ADHD as a State of Mind, Not A Disorder".
The body and the mind are truly magnificent systems, and everything can be healed when we are willing to get to the root cause which is often based in past experiences or traumas. A physical ailment is a response to an event, it is a result, not the source of the problem. Thus, this week, I encourage us all to look for the root causes of our ailments, whether those ailments are personal, societal, or planetary. Only by getting to the root of the problem, the cause of the illness, physical or otherwise, can we heal the problems in our body as well as the body of society and of the earth.
Look for the cause and that will lead you to the solution. Everything can be healed. Even our ailing planet, our unbalanced society, our own attitudes and perspectives. We have to be willing to dig into the "why" and "how" of imbalances and illness, in order to find the solutions. Happy healing everyone!
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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One Word Every Perfectionist Needs to Know
Written by Julian Reeve
I’d just conducted a performance of the Broadway musical Hamilton in San Francisco in 2017 when I experienced a heart attack on my way home. Tests proved that my right coronary artery was 90% blocked, and two stents were placed to get me on the road to recovery. I was 43 years old.
Medicine for the Soul: Growing Stronger in Broken Places
Written by Lisa Tahir
Transformation can, among other things, be compared to a fire burning away what once was. These experiences of change are the ones that leave us with deeply etched memories.
Our Desire to Hear and Feel: Our Ears Connect Us to the World
Written by Anton Stucki
The ear cannot close naturally; it has no lid, no muscle, no reflex that could consciously create a barrier between our acoustic perception and the outside world. We listen to sounds from the start of life and for the duration of our entire life.
Vitamin S: How Many Moments Each Day Do You Spend In Total Silence?
Written by Erica Longdon
We’re constantly filling our ears with noise, TV and radio news, podcasts, and, of course, the multitude of sounds that we create nonstop in our own heads. Think about it: How many moments each day do you spend in total silence? The answer is probably very few.
ADHD as a State of Mind, Not A Disorder
Written by Thom Hartmann
If you are an adult who has experienced chronic issues with restlessness, impatience, poor listening skills, or a difficulty doing “boring” jobs like balancing a checkbook, you already know what it feels like to experience some of the challenges associated with ADHD.
Do You Feel Undervalued and Overworked?
by Philip Weinstein and Jessica Stanhope
There’s no question the rising rate of unemployment is one of the worst consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic.
What Tailgating Parties Do To Men’s Bodies
by Eric Maze
The heavy eating and drinking that go along with tailgating doesn’t affect all men the same way, new research suggests.
To Get Ahead As An Introvert, Act Like An Extravert. It's Not As Hard As You Think
by Andrew Spark and Peter O'Connor
Leadership is a human universal. It can even be seen in other species, which suggests it may be an evolutionarily…
How To Stay Safe With A New Coronavirus Variant On The Loose
by Suresh Dhaniyala and Byron Erath
A fast-spreading variant of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 has been found in at least 10 states, and people are…
Pollinators At Risk: Neonicotinoid Pesticides Stop Bees and Flies From Getting A Good Night's Sleep
by Kiah Tasman
More than 99,000 people petitioned the UK government to support the ban amid a wealth of scientific evidence linking…
The Spellbinding History of Cheese and Witchcraft
by Tabitha Stanmore
A book of spells claiming that: “You may fascinate a woman by giving her a piece of cheese” and, while proffering a…
How To Help Your Teen Get Enough Sleep
by Lynette Vernon
Some will bounce out of bed well before the alarm goes off, excited to start a new school year, but many others will…
Why A Healthy Microbiome Builds A Strong Immune System That Could Help Defeat Covid-19
by Ana Maldonado-Contreras
You may not know it, but you have an army of microbes living inside of you that are essential for fighting off threats…
Kratom: What Science Is Discovering About The Risks and Benefits of a Controversial Herb
by Christopher R. McCurdy
Kratom, a traditional Southeast Asian herbal medicine from the leaves of the tropical tree Mitragyna speciosa, has…
Joe Biden's Inaugural Address Gives Hope To The Millions Who Stutter
by Rodney Gabel
The new president stutters, and his speech, made with the whole world watching, was a powerful example to those…
What Will The World Be Like After Coronavirus?
by Simon Mair
Where will we be in six months, a year, ten years from now? I lie awake at night wondering what the future holds for my…
Having A Mix Of "Male Vs Female Traits" Is Common and Offers Big Advantages
by Barbara Jacquelyn Sahakian et al
Of course, we all know people who are more androgynous, having a mix of personality traits that are stereotypically…
How Control May Explain Money’s Grip On Happiness
by Michele Berger
Contrary to previous influential work, new research on money and happiness finds that there’s no dollar-value plateau…
Over 3 Billion People Breathe Harmful Air Inside Their Own Homes
by Matthew Shupler
You might think air pollution can be avoided indoors. But worldwide, more than 3 billion people are exposed to it…
Cognitive Decline Due To Ageing Can Be Reversed In Mice – Here's What That Means For Humans
by Richard Faragher
The ageing global population is the greatest challenge faced by 21st-century healthcare systems. Even COVID-19 is, in a…
Stickiness Is A Weapon Some Plants Use To Fend Off Hungry Insects
by Eric LoPresti
A great many plants have evolved sticky leaves, stems and seeds, including some you likely know – such as petunias and…
How Nations Can Tackle Environmental Crises By Shifting Priorities To Sustainable Development
by Kai Chan
In May 2019, a United Nations report on biodiversity made headlines for the bad news it contained: A million species at…
Why Your Wandering Mind Is A Feature, Not A Bug
by Yasmin Anwar
Researchers have come up with a way to track the flow of our internal thought processes and signal whether our minds…
How Different Covid Restrictions Affect Our Mental Health
by Tom Heffernan
Some countries have opted for strict national lockdowns, like the one currently in place in the UK, while other…
What Janet Yellen Can Do About Climate Change As Us Treasury Secretary
by Rachel Kyte
How the U.S. manages the economic recovery from COVID-19, the financial risks from climate change and inequality…
Use Of Facial Recognition Begs The Question: Who Owns Our Faces?
by Wendy H. Wong
Who owns your face? Of course, a silly question … right? But what about the data generated from your face? And what…
A Smelly Toxic Gas Is The Surprising Reason Eating Less Meat Is Linked To A Longer Life
by Rui Wang
High-protein diets are having a moment. In any grocery store you can now buy a protein bowl, pick up a protein box of…
Is A Vegan Diet Healthier? 5 Reasons Why We Can't Tell For Sure
by Keren Papier et al
While there are many reasons why a person may choose to go vegan, health is often cited as a popular motive. But…
Even During A Pandemic Avoiding The Dentist Can Be Bad For Your Oral Health
by Andrew J. Corsaro
Dental care remains critical for tens of millions of Americans, even during the pandemic. More than one-quarter of U.S.…
Zoom Work Relationships Are A Lot Harder To Build Unless You Can Pick Up On Colleagues' Nonverbal Cues
by Nancy R. Buchan et al
Workers who communicate with their colleagues mainly through videoconferencing are far less effective at building…
How President Biden Can Transform The US from A Humanitarian Laggard Into A Global Leader
by Edward R. Carr
Even after the Trump administration’s repeated efforts to slash foreign aid and global partnerships, the United States…
Earth Has Stayed Habitable For Billions Of Years – Exactly How Lucky Did We Get?
by Toby Tyrrell
It took evolution 3 or 4 billion years to produce Homo sapiens. If the climate had completely failed just once in that…
Love In The Time of Algorithms: Would You Let Artificial Intelligence Choose Your Partner?
by David Tuffley
It could be argued artificial intelligence (AI) is already the indispensable tool of the 21st century. From helping…
Why You Should Turn Off Your Camera During Zoom Meetings
by Kayla Wiles
Leaving your camera off during a virtual meeting can do a lot to reduce your carbon footprint, a new study shows.
An Expert Decodes Trump Talk, Q Codes, and Road To Insurrection
by Jarret Benck
The violent breach of the Capitol was a culmination of communication between President Trump and his most fanatical…
6 Ways To Help Kids Express Their Feelings Through Art
by Nikki Martyn
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected children’s worlds in many ways. Due to closures and restrictions, they have…
New Research Suggests 1.5C Climate Target Will Be Out Of Reach Without Greener Plans
by H. Damon Matthews and Kasia Tokarska
° The amount of carbon dioxide that we can still emit while limiting global warming to a given target is called the…
Are The Brains Of Atheists Different To Those Of Religious People?
by Miguel Farias
The cognitive study of religion has recently reached a new, unknown land: the minds of unbelievers. Do atheists think…
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:
Moving Into Planetary Brotherhood: We Have To Work At It
by Mary-Margaret Moore
Find five minutes a day to focus on peace and visualize this planet absolutely radiant, bathed totally in Light, Power…
Singing as An Act of Power for Wellness and Health
by Lori Arviso Alvord, M.D.
In many places in the world when a person is ill, a song is sung to heal. The notion of singing a person to wellness…
Choosing Hope by Stepping Away from Apathy and Indifference
by David Krieger and Daisaku Ikeda
We all have a choice. We can submit to apathy and indifference or we can choose hope. This dialogue is about choosing…
What!!! Me, Meditate? Triggering the Relaxation Response
by Joan Borysenko
Meditation is like doing mental push-ups that strengthen the muscles of awareness and choice. While it's not a practice…
Taking Sides? Nature Does Not Pick Sides! It Treats Everyone Equally
by Marie T. Russell
Nature does not pick sides: it simply gives every plant a fair chance to life. The sun shines on everyone regardless of…
Everything We Do Is A Choice: Being Aware of Our Choices
by Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf
The other day I was giving myself a "good talking to"… telling myself I really need to exercise regularly, eat better…
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