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There are certain traits of humankind which are commendable, and, fortunately, we can emphasize and increase those tendencies in ourselves. We are evolving beings. We are not "set in stone" or stuck at any particular stage of our life. What may seem like being stuck may simply be a time of preparation for the next step.
Reflection, openness to change and to other perspectives, will help smooth and guide our way. A rigid tree or branch will break, while one that bends with the wind and with the stresses of life, will go on to grow into a stronger experience of life.
This week we focus on things we can change within our own self... And we start with "Dignity: The Hallmark of a Great Soul". Sarah Mane shines a light on this character trait, helps us to identify it in others, and gives us tools to help us grow into dignity ourselves.
We then move on to another trait or talent of humans, though many think it is not one they possess. Terri-Ann Russell introduces us to the connection between "Intuition and Spirit: You Can Connect With Your Built-In Ability". We all have a sixth sense and we all can learn to expand it and trust it. Read this article to find out how.
Yet even with dignity and intuition, we still have challenges and day-to-day experiences to live through. Jane Finkel helps us "Survive and Adapt: 8 Keys to Career Survival in the Age of Acceleration". While her article focuses on challenges in your career, the 8 keys she presents can be adapted and applied to our personal experiences as well. Again, these are tools that are at our disposal and reside in our own being... we simply need to accept they are there and be willing to use them.
Barry Vissell presents us with a key to attaining peace of mind and connect with all of the higher attributes of self in "The Spiritual Life and The Ultimate Spiritual Challenge". He reminds us that we are not alone in our experience. Others are going through the same, and more than that, we have a higher source that we can connect to that will assist us in our life's journey. Barry gives us guidance and inspiration to connect with our true spiritual identity and mastery.
Many times, our own past experiences and present attitudes can block us from attaining the sometimes elusive peace of mind and awareness that we yearn for. Some of these blockages reside in resentments towards our own self or towards others. Tina Gilbertson assists us in "Healing the Estrangement Between Parent and Adult Child". The dance of relationship, whether between parent and child, or between two adults, can be eased by the use of compassion... another trait that we all can nurture and grow into, both in personal relationships and for all planetary residents, human or not.
Our attitude towards food also helps support us in our life. It is not only what we eat, but how we eat, and why we eat, that affect our sense of well-being. Vatsala Sperling asks us if we are experiencing "Food as Friend or Foe?". She presents the Ayurvedic perspective which she learned, as a child, growing up in India. She brings us ways to change our focus on food, which then affects our health, not only physically, but also emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.
This week, I encourage all of us to identify our strong and weak points -- be grateful for our strong traits, work on the ones that need strengthening, and move forward with compassion for ourselves as we experience challenges on the road yet to be discovered. Just as a baby learns to walk step by step, day by day, so do we become more of our true empowered and enlightened self, step by step and day by day.
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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Dignity: The Hallmark of a Great Soul
Written by Sarah Mane
Think of someone you know, or know of, someone with a quiet self-assurance, a person with a strong moral compass, who is not swayed by passing fancies, a man or woman who sets a clear direction for their lives, who is dependable and trustworthy.
Intuition and Spirit: You Can Connect With Your Built-In Ability
Written by Terri-Ann Russell
We all have the ability to intuitively know things. It’s just something you feel or even see. The ability is built-in; intuition is a sixth sense of the nervous system, used to sense energy, and with experience, you learn to trust it.
Survive and Adapt: 8 Keys to Career Survival in the Age of Acceleration
Written by Jane Finkle
Looking ahead to the future, it’s impossible to say what tomorrow’s workplace will bring—what transformations will occur from new trends, technology, or other forms of corporate culture. How you navigate your career moving forward will primarily depend on your willingness to adapt.
The Spiritual Life and The Ultimate Spiritual Challenge
Written by Barry Vissell
There are many important things we do here in this life, like loving and being loved by others, or finding meaningful ways to help people and the planet. But the most important thing is our spiritual connection, our relationship to our Source, our higher power, divine love, the life-force of the universe.
Healing the Estrangement Between Parent and Adult Child
Written by Tina Gilbertson
The word estrangement comes from the Latin word extraneare, meaning “to treat as a stranger.” Becoming a stranger to one’s child is one of the most painful things that can happen to a parent.
Food as Friend or Foe? An Ayurvedic Perspective
Written by Vatsala Sperling
When I was growing up in Jamshedpur, India, we lived a life based on Ayurveda, an ancient system for understanding disease and health that considers food that is grown, cooked, and eaten with reverence as both nutrition and medicine.
How To Choose A Repellent and How To Use It For The Best Protection
by Cameron Webb
Mosquitoes are an inevitable part of the summer. And this year, with COVID a consideration, we might be spending more…
People Become Less Likely To Contribute To A Virtual Public Good If They Know Many Others Are Already Doing It
by Anjana Susarla
While people tend to contribute more to a virtual public good if they see others doing the same, this effect reverses…
Do You See Red Like I See Red?
by Bevil R. Conway and Danny Garside
At first, the question seems confusing. Color is an inherent part of visual experience, as fundamental as gravity. So…
Even Children Fall For The Superficial Charms Of Narcissistic Leaders
by Eddie Brummelman
We live in an age of narcissistic leadership. Around the world, we are witnessing the rise and fall of narcissistic…
People Who Decide Quickly May Feel Worse Than People Who Scan All Their Options
by Bert Gambini
New research suggests people who choose from many options quickly may be doing it to avoid thinking deeply about their…
What If The World Was One Country? A Psychologist On Why We Need To Think Beyond Borders
by Steve Taylor
There are countless different species on the surface of this planet. One of these is the human race, which has over…
Can't Remember Last Night? 48% Of Drinkers Have Had A Blackout By Age 19
by Wing See Yuen and Amy Peacock
Alcohol-related blackouts aren’t good for anybody’s health, but they are particularly dangerous for young people.
Why Joggers and Cyclists Should Wear Masks
by Trish Greenhalgh
England is deep into its third lockdown, yet the daily tally of new COVID cases and deaths remains sickeningly high.
Is Your Mask Effective? 3 Questions You Should Ask Yourself
by Fiona Henriquez et al
Masks have been the subject of much debate since the pandemic began. Today, most governments and health bodies…
New Parents Don't Have To Go Through It Alone With Mental Distress
by Karyn Ayre and Abigail Easter
Having a baby is often a source of great happiness, but not always. Many new mothers experience mental disorders, and…
Why Some Words Hurt Some People and Not Others
by .Dalla Malé Fofana
Only those who have lived through these experiences can fully feel the pain and humiliation associated with certain…
The Greta Thunberg Effect: People Familiar with Young Climate Activist May Be More Likely To Act
by Anandita Sabherwal and Sander van der Linden
In the same time that Greta Thunberg has become a household name, public concern about climate change has reached…
How Your Kids Know When You’re Trying To Put On A Brave Face
by Paddy Ross
We’ve found that children prioritise sound over sight when identifying emotions – which means that the emotion you…
Why Being Resilient Won't Necessarily Make You Happy
by Jessica Armitage
Tips on how to stay strong and handle unexpected setbacks by recovering – and even growing as a person – are being…
What A Squeezed Rubber Ducky Suggests About The Lingering Effects Of Vaccine Misinformation
by Xingru Chen and Feng Fu
The mutations in the coronavirus indicate that the virus is working hard to survive, with transmissible COVID-19…
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How Some Drugs Can Turn Into A Cancer-causing Chemical In The Body
by Michael White
When consumers get a prescription drug from the pharmacy, they assume that it’s been tested and is safe to use. But…
You May Not Be Addicted To Your Digital Device, But You May Have A Habit
by Ian A. Anderson and Wendy Wood
Imagine that you’re a typical middle school student having dinner with your family. Your mother takes your smartphone…
Future Floods Will Come, But How We Can Do Better
by Elizabeth Mossop
As the climate changes, floods and extreme rainfall events will become more intense. In many cases, the most…
How Jeff Bezos and Amazon Changed The World
by Venkatesh Shankar
Shopping used to be hard work – wandering down multiple aisles in search of a desired item, dealing with crying and…
How To Help Your Children With Maths You Don't Understand
by Davide Penazzi
School closures have left many parents in charge of overseeing their children’s education at home. If you are one of…
How To Tell If Your Dog Is A Genius
by Jan Hoole
Young children learn new words very fast. ?Can dogs do that too?? New research shows how exceptionally talented dogs…
How To Tell If Your Dog Is A Genius
by Jan Hoole
Anyone who has lived with a dog will know their capacity for learning the meaning of words, even ones you don’t want…
Taking Care Of Business: The Private Sector Is Waking Up To Nature's Value
by Megan C Evans
Extreme weather can disrupt operations and supply chains, spelling disaster for both small vendors and global…
How Telling Kids Why They Were Wrong Can Backfire
by Jared Wadley
Explaining to kids why their behavior is wrong may not always have the intended positive effect if the parent is loud…
Coronavirus Variants, Viral Mutation and Covid-19 Vaccines: The Science You Need To Understand
by Richard Kuhn
The SARS-CoV-2 virus has mutated fast. That’s a concern because these more transmissible variants of SARS-CoV-2 are now…
Digital Localism is the Response to the Tech Giants Controlling Everything
by Myriam Ertz et al
Thanks to platforms that link online consumption to local interests, the desire to buy local is now giving rise to a…
Learning, Not Rewards, May Be The Key to Happiness
by Bastien Blain and Robb Rutledge
Our obsession with happiness isn’t as modern as it may seem. Philosophers from Aristotle to Jeremy Bentham have all…
Why Artificial Intelligence Must Not Be Allowed to Replace the Imperfection of Human Empathy
by Arshin Adib-Moghaddam
At the heart of the development of AI appears to be a search for perfection. And it could be just as dangerous to…
Rituals Are Important Survival Tools during the Covid-19 Pandemic
by Cristine H Legare
Rituals are social conventions that range from religious ceremonies like baptisms and bat mitzvahs to simple greetings…
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:
Diet Is A Four-Letter Word: Positive Changes for Positive Living
by Nicki Anderson
The word diet simply defines the food we ingest each day. But it has become a four-letter word or a badge of honor…
Karma Is Cause and Effect Action Reflected by The Planet Saturn
by Timothy Roderick
In contemporary astrology, the planet Saturn reflects one's "karma." It is a simple matter of cause and effect. Saturn…
Are You in Pain? Finding A Way Out of Your Suffering
by Dharma Singh Khalsa, M.D.
Being in pain, hour after hour, day after day, rips away your strength, your hope, your personality, and even your…
An Ideal Partner: The Search Is On
by Perry Brass
Millions will be looking for the "love of their lives" until they die. They will look, and never realize that real love…
Overcoming Resistance in Daily Life and in Meditation
by Tulku Thondup
When we start to do something meaningful, excuses come up that prevent us from giving it our whole heart and attention.…
How to Practice Opening The Heart and Mind to Whatever is Happening
by Pema Chodron
When we are willing to stay even a moment with uncomfortable energy, we gradually learn not to fear it. Then when we…
Causes of Migraine Headaches: What Are Your Personal Triggers?
by Sue Dyson
Doctors now believe there has to be a combination of triggers present for an attack to start. If you can identify and…
If You Cared About Me, You'd Read My Mind
by Elayne Savage, Ph.D.
We're programmed to have unrealistic expectations from movies and TV, from romance stories promising wonderful…
Aspects of Transformation: The Psychological Perspective of Astrology
by Stephen Arroyo
In astrology books produced during the early part of the twentieth century, almost every factor in an individual's…
The Rainbow Symbol of the Seven Paths to God
by Joan Borysenko
The seven directions and the seven chakras reveal seven paths to God. Although we will discuss these paths in a…
Eagle Speaks: The Power and Greatness of The Bald Eagle and His Message
by Kim Hartman
I had arrived at my first powwow. As I sat listening to the drums I couldn't help but wonder... Did I have the strength…
Beautify the World: What We Focus On Expands
by Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf
We all have various and sometimes numerous reasons to complain. We complain about our job, our health, the weather, our…
How You Can Remove Heavy Metals and Toxic Chemicals from Your Body
by Debra Lynn Dadd
The following are some tried-and-true methods for removing toxic chemicals from your body, which will help relieve your…
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