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Written and narrated by Marie T. Russell.
Welcome... Our InnerSelf welcomes your inner self.
While change is inevitable, it is also sorely needed.. and dreaded at the same time. However, change can go in two directions... growth or decay, and they both serve their purpose. Some things must decay in order for something else to be birthed, and then grow.
This week we focus on change that we can initiate within ourselves and thus within the world. We start with Vera Lopez who writes about "The Condor, The Eagle, and the Return of Divine Feminine Wisdom". She shares with us information about the 500 year cycle that is in its conclusion, the cycle of patriarchy. We are now progressing through the birth stages of the return of the feminine... the return of intuitive wisdom, of caring, of healing.
This feminine wisdom resides not just in females, but in all beings. It is the intuitive or right brain side of each and every one of us. Vera shares a quote from her teacher, Don Pedrito, who told her: "We must unite the wisdom of the mind with the wisdom of the heart.” He also explains that “This collective death and rebirth that we are in is the transition from the masculine to the feminine. These next five hundred years will be guided by the Divine Feminine wisdom and the Cosmic Mother will take over." Vera also reminds us that we are "on planet Earth to support the expansion and evolution of consciousness." We are all ambassadors of change.
Author Glen Park continues this exploration in "Attaining Balance Between Left and Right-Brain by Nourishing the Solar Plexus Chakra". She also writes about moving away from the era of patriarchy and moving into an era where the ego becomes the willing servant of Spirit. She speaks of the ego's role as "organizing the practical tasks of life to serve the calling of the higher centers of that person’s being." We are moving away from Achievement Consciousness where one must strive to succeed at any cost, and moving into Affiliative Consciousness where the prime mover is the desire to help others.
Our third featured article, by Serge Kahili King, focuses on "Changing Your Nightmares or Fearful Dreams Into Pleasant Experiences". Serge gives us very simple and practical methods to transform the leftover energy and trauma of a nightmare or a bad dream, even years later, in 5 minutes or less. Sometimes simpler is really better. In this case, the process he introduces is rather mind-blowing in its simplicity.
Another area of our life where we might feel the need to make changes is relationships. The next two featured articles focus on things we can change, either in our attitude or thoughts, to make our relationships better. Jude Bijou writes about "Making Peace With Our Relationship Status" and Alan Cohen offers thoughts on "How To Get from Cheesy Relationships to a Gourmet Banquet". Alan also shares a fun story about Frederic who travelled from Europe to the Americas on a cruise ship at the beginning of the 20th century.
And we wrap up our featured articles this week with Tina Gilbertson who shares about "Overcoming Fear in Communication: The Price of Positive Change". She discusses the various communication fears and addresses the need to express ourselves in healthy ways instead of acting out in unhealthy and oftentimes damaging ways.
All of these articles help open doors for us to progress along our discovery of a new way of being, one where inner peace and outer harmony are the rule, rather than the exception. The vision of a better world that we all carry in our hearts is truly possible. Let it rise up and express itself. Have faith in yourself, and in others, that we can indeed make a world of Universal Love a reality by following the guidance of our heart and of our inner wisdom.
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. Most of the featured articles also have an audio version and a video version, so you can either just listen to the article being read to you while you are driving, or walking, or even cleaning house (physically as well as metaphorically). The video is a visual experience of relaxation as well as inspiration. See each featured article for the link to both the audio version and the video version.
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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The Condor, The Eagle, and the Return of Divine Feminine Wisdom
Written by Vera Lopez and Linda Star Wolf Ph.D.
I truly believe there are no accidents in life. There is only the magic and mystery of Spirit, and when we open ourselves up to this infinite energy and say “yes!” to our holy longings, Spirit moves in our life in ways that we could not even begin to imagine.
Attaining Balance Between Left and Right-Brain by Nourishing the Solar Plexus Chakra
Written by Glen Park
Aspiration and achievement, power and success, and fame and fortune are presented as highly esteemed goals in our education systems, our workplaces, the media, and the social fabric of modern societies. The unique individual is emphasized over the family or tribe.
Changing Your Nightmares or Fearful Dreams Into Pleasant Experiences
Written by Serge Kahili King
The following sentence is the most important thing I have to say about dreams and dreaming: AFTER A DREAM IS OVER, IT BECOMES A MEMORY! This is the key to mastering your dreams.
Making Peace With Our Relationship Status
Written by Jude Bijou
Regardless of whether we're on our own or partnered up, with or without children, we need to accept our situation and embrace it. Complaining won't change it. Neither will feeling hopeless or helpless.
How To Get from Cheesy Relationships to a Gourmet Banquet
Written by Alan Cohen
Many of us settle for meager rations in life while we are entitled to enjoy a great banquet. One of the areas we tend to starve ourselves in is relationships.
Overcoming Fear in Communication: The Price of Positive Change
Written by Tina Gilbertson
Open and honest communication requires us to expose our true thoughts and feelings. Once those are out of our mouths, they can be criticized, ridiculed, or rejected. When we’re not used to being vulnerable, it seems safer to...
How Reading Aloud Can Be An Act Of Seduction
by Kiera Vaclavik
Certainly, children’s classics from The Gruffalo to the Alice books are produced knowing that when they come to be…
Your Genetics Influence How Resilient You Are To Cold Temperatures
by Victoria Wyckelsma and Peter John Houweling
Some people just aren’t bothered by the cold, no matter how low the temperature dips. And the reason for this may be in…
An Ancient Greek Approach To Risk and The Lessons It Can Offer The Modern World
by Joshua P. Nudell
Most of us take big and small risks in our lives every day. But COVID-19 has made us more aware of how we think about…
How Napping In The Afternoon Can Improve Memory and Alertness
by John Axelsson and Tina Sundelin
Napping is a great way to feel more rested and alert – and some research shows it can benefit our cognitive function.
This Phone Device Can Test For Covid-19 In Less Than An Hour
by Mike Williams
With the help of programmed magnetic nanobeads, a diagnostic tool that plugs into an off-the-shelf phone can diagnose…
Where Plastic Pollution Goes When It Enters The Ocean
by Bruce Sutherland et al
Of the hundreds of millions of tonnes of plastic waste we produce each year, it’s estimated that around ten million…
4 Causes Of Zoom Fatigue And What You Can Do About It
by Stanford
"Videoconferencing is a good thing for remote communication, but just think about the medium—just because you can use…
Why Minimalists Are Giving Up Their Personal Possessions
by Amber Martin-Woodhead
Minimalism is an increasingly popular lifestyle choice that involves voluntarily reducing the number of possessions…
How Phthalates Put Children's Health At Risk -- And What To Do
by Stephanie Eick
You may not realize it, but you likely encounter phthalates every day. These chemicals are found in many plastics…
Not As Simple As 'No Means No'? What Young People Need To Know About Consent
by Jacqueline Hendriks
A recent petition circulated by Sydney school girl Chanel Contos called for schools to provide better education on…
How Exercise Keeps Your Brain Healthy--And Protects It Against Depression and Anxiety
by Arash Javanbakht
As with many other physicians, recommending physical activity to patients was just a doctor chore for me – until a few…
5 Ways Boredom Could Be Changing Your Behaviour, For Better Or Worse
by Wijnand Van Tilburg
Many of us have probably felt bored at some point in the past year. Restrictions on social gatherings, travel and…
Why So Many Of Us Have Phone Call Anxiety-- and How To Get Over It
by Mironov Ilham Sebah
For some people, making or receiving calls is a stressful experience. Phone anxiety – or telephobia – is the fear and…
Holy Cow! Now Milk Is A Risk Factor For Breast Cancer
by Richard Hoffman
Breast cancer has now overtaken lung cancer as the world’s most commonly diagnosed cancer, and as the leading cause of…
The Robot Revolution Is Here and It's Changing Jobs and Businesses
by Joshua A. Marshall,
Although Swedes are apparently optimistic about their future alongside robots, other countries aren’t as hopeful.
How To Avoid Arguments Over Where To Get Dinner Together
by Peggy Liu and Kate Min
We’ve all experienced this sort of exchange in our lives, in which we ask someone else, “What do you want to do?” It…
When Did Men Start To Obsess Over Their Six-packs or Lack Thereof
by Conor Heffernan
The cultural obsession with six-pack abdominals shows no signs of abating. And if research into male body image is to…
Why Ocean Pollution Is A Clear Danger To Human Health
by Jacqueline McGlade and Philip Landrigan
Ocean pollution is widespread and poses a clear and present danger to human health and wellbeing. But the extent of…
How Gardeners Are Crucial For Conserving Bees and Butterflies – And How You Can Help Them
by Nicholas Tew et al
As humans have industrialised farming to feed a growing global population, pollinators – animals vital for plant…
How Safe Is Your Baby Food with Arsenic, Lead and Other Heavy Metals?
by C. Michael White
Heavy metals including lead, arsenic and mercury can be found in commercial baby foods at levels well above what the…
What Are The Origins of The Period of Fasting and Prayer Called Lent?
by Joanne M. Pierce
In late winter, many Christian denominations observe a 40-day period of fasting and prayer called Lent. This is in…
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:
Nourishing the Sunrise of Peace with Love and Music
by Christopher Grosso
Yes, love your brother. Yes, live in harmony with nature. But first and foremost, pave the way for the best within each…
Stopping the Monkey Mind and Finding Calm and Inner Peace
by Mantak Chia
Western science has discovered that when people are heavy thinkers, when they worry a lot, when their thoughts dwell on…
The Three Principal Causes of Disease
by Anna Selby
According to Chinese pathology, there are three principal causes of the disharmony that brings about disease: external…
I Think, Therefore I Am ... So What Are You Thinking?
by Marie T. Russell
In the 17th century, the French philosopher René Descartes came up with the "explanation for it all": I think…
Letting Go of All Perceived Pain, Ignorance, and Fear
by Alexis I. Jordan
Thank you, infinite goodness, for your bounteous gifts, including peace, love, freedom and joy, health, energy, and…
Finding Our Way From Struggle to Harmony in the Here and Now
by Patrick Thias Balmain
Most of us have a relationship to the outside world based on conflict, the power struggle. It is quite tiring. One must…
13 Strategies to Help Alleviate and Heal Your Sinusitis
by Dana Ullman
Inflammation in the sinuses, called sinusitis, creates head pain, facial tenderness, eyeball aching, and even a…
The First Step in Spiritual Mastery: A Short Course in Manifestation
by James F. Twyman
Realizing that we create everything we experience - no matter how positive or negative it may seem - is the first step…
Cancer Meditation and Cancer Medication: A Powerful Combination
by Joyce Whiteley Hawkes
Each cell has its own biological clock that controls its individual rate of repair, replication, and death. Cancer…
Learning The Art of Non-Violence and of Dog Training
by Paul Owens
Nonviolent dog training allows you to create a partnership with your dog using gentle persuasion based in kindness…
How To Deal with Your Emotions According To Your Moon Sign
by Donna Cunningham
The Moon, in the astrological chart, can help us understand how we deal with our emotions. It shows how comfortable we…
Can Meditation Be Fun? Or Does It Have To Be Serious
by Alan Watts
What we call meditation or contemplation -- for want of a better word -- is really supposed to be fun. I have some…
First Aid Buttons: Regulate The Body's Energy Flow and Improve Your Health
by Barry Sultanoff, MD.
We came into this world with special "buttons" pre-installed. These "buttons" are specific spots on the surface of the…
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