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As I looked at the featured articles for this week's newsletter, in preparation for writing my introduction, I saw that the titles of the two articles at the top both started with the words "How To Recognize...", I realized that this is a key part of our personal empowerment: learning to recognize, or be aware of, what is around us and what they really are. Sometimes a thing or person has a certain appearance, but the inside is completely different from the outside.
Some foods are like that. A ripe coconut has a coarse brown almost impenetrable shell, yet the inside is sweet. A pineapple is prickly yet the insides of a ripe pineapple can be divinely soft and sweet. Often in life, we can be fooled by the externals. Some "store-bought" tomatoes for example, taste nothing like a garden-ripened tomato. An organic carrot tastes completely different than a conventionally-grown carrot. The organic is much sweeter.
In the same way, some people who look "picture-perfect' on the outside, may be somewhat "rotten" on the inside. And the reverse, someone who appears unkempt has the sweetest most loving heart. Recognizing the totality of something or someone requires that we look past the obvious and past the externals.
So this week we start with "How to Recognize Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) ". ADHD is not a disease, but a trait. And I would expect that many readers of InnerSelf will recognize themselves in the description of ADHD traits. Creative people, and non-conformists, may have a tendency to exhibit ADHD characteristics.
We continue the recognition process with "How To Recognize Your Core Negative Beliefs and Inner Critic"; In order to heal or release anything from our being and our world, we must first acknowledge (recognize) that it is there. To heal from a disease, for example, it helps to know it is present so you can focus on what needs to be done to heal. The same applies to such things are core negative beliefs, and attitudes, and behaviors. First we recognize their presence, then we address the issue.
Oftentimes we have a choice as to how we perceive something. A great example of this is presented by Pierre Pradervand in "We Create Our Own Reality By How We See and Interpret Things ". He speaks of a man falsely accused and imprisoned for life who, though he did recognize the injustice and unfairness in his situation, chose to live his incarcerated life from a different angle than one of anger and thirst for revenge. Once we recognize a problem or an illness or an imbalance, we have a choice as to how we proceed.
Joyce Vissell also considers this choice of behavior in "Vaccination or No Vaccination? That Is Not the Question Here...". The choice she is considering in this article has nothing to do with the vaccine, but rather with our reaction when someone has a different opinion or makes a different choice than we do. There again, we can recognize and acknowledge our different opinions and divergent paths, without resorting to hatred, rage, and bullying.
We also need to recognize that our physical health is an important part of our well-being. How we feel physically will affect our emotions and our behavior (and vice versa). It helps to be able to pinpoint a specific ailment and disease so we can then apply the remedies, whether they are in lifestyle and behaviors, or with external medicines. The "Quiz: What’s Your Risk of Heart Disease? and What To Do About It" helps us recognize a problem, or even possibly a potential problem, and take the steps necessary to heal or avert the illness.
Awareness of our predicament(s) is essential. We must be willing to look at ourselves and at our world without any filters and just observe what is. Once we do this, we can then proceed to find the solutions that can avert disaster and heal our rifts and differences. Sometimes the solutions are internal, and other times external... and usually, both.
So let's be willing to recognize, without judgment and blame, the problems in our life and in the world, and then proceed to recognize the solutions which are also visible when we are open to new pathways, new methods, new attitudes.
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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How to Recognize Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Written by Thom Hartmann
ADHD is not an all-or-nothing diagnosis. There appears to be a curve of behaviors and personality types, ranging from extremely non-ADHD to extremely ADHD. Although there has not yet been...
How To Recognize Your Core Negative Beliefs and Inner Critic
Written by Bridgit Dengel Gaspard
You may not think you have a core negative belief, but if you’re mysteriously stuck, one or two ideas are probably holding you back — or blowing you off course — without your even realizing it,
We Create Our Own Reality By How We See and Interpret Things
Written by Pierre Pradervand
How I see my life path is a choice I make minute by minute, hour by hour, day by day… And this choice will determine the quality of my life.
Vaccination or No Vaccination? That Is Not the Question Here...
Written by Joyce Vissell
This is not an article about the benefits of getting a vaccination. Nor is it an article about not getting a vaccination. I am writing about following one's heart and having respect for others' decisions. There is so much tension...
Quiz: What’s Your Risk of Heart Disease? and What To Do About It
Written by Maryon Stewart
If you answered yes to more than three questions, I would highly recommend that you follow the guidelines in this chapter to switch to a heart-friendly lifestyle.
Horoscope Current Week: March 8 - 14, 2021
by Pam Younghans
This weekly astrological journal is based on planetary influences, and offers perspectives and insights to assist you…
Why is Celebrity Abuse On Twitter So Bad? Is It A Problem With Empathy?
by Christopher Hand
Stories of celebrities suffering abuse and harassment on Twitter are a constant feature in today’s news. Footballers…
Europe Is Recruiting Astronauts: Here's What It Takes To Become One
by Elisa Raffaella Ferrè
Recruiting new astronauts is the first step into the new era of human space exploration. Many people may have dreamed…
Robot Jellyfish Could Help Service Offshore Windfarms
by Francesco Giorgio-Serchi
Marine ecosystems are under threat from deep-sea mining projects, oil rigs and offshore windfarms. When these…
COVID-19 Has Changed University Teaching: Five Things To Stick With In The Future
by Paul Cowell
In the space of 12 months, students and teachers have radically redefined their roles in higher education. Significant…
I Asked Hundreds of People About Their Biggest Life Decisions. Here's What I Learned
by Adrian R. Camilleri
You make decisions all the time. Most are small. However, some are really big: they have ramifications for years or…
To Weed Out Fake News, A Public-Led Approach Just Might Work
by Tauel Harper
Google, Facebook, Microsoft, TikTok, Redbubble and Twitter have agreed to abide by a code of conduct targeting…
More People Are Living Alone – What Does This Means For The Environment?
by Tullia Jack, Diana Ivanova, et al.
Globally, households are shrinking – more and more people are living alone. In 2016, almost two thirds of all…
Why Being Unable To Hang Out In Cafes and Bars Drains Our Creativity
by Korydon Smith, Kelly Hayes McAlonie,and Rebecca Rotundo
Researchers have shown how creative thinking can be cultivated by simple habits like exercise, sleep and reading. But…
Three Ways Virtual Reality Could Transform Mental Health Treatment
by Poppy Brown
Therapists require extensive training, and the most effective forms of therapy involve coaching patients in everyday…
Three Ways Museums Are Making Classic Literature More Attractive To Young Readers
by Heather Green
For many lovers of classic literature, opportunities to devour the works of undiscovered authors can be enough to make…
Why Creating Art With Your Children Is Important
by Vicky Armstrong
Many of us may be looking to art activities to keep children busy while at home. If you are, I want you to know that…
Parkinson's Disease: Blood Changes May Occur Years Before Diagnosis
by Alastair Noyce
In our latest study, my colleagues and I have identified changes in blood that occur years before a Parkinson’s…
Muslim Women Reflect On Wearing The Niqab In A Mask-wearing World
by Anna Piela
Racialized perceptions related to masks have put an additional burden on groups that already experience racism and…
As Death Approaches, Our Dreams Offer Comfort, Reconciliation
by Carine Mardorossian
One of the most devastating elements of the coronavirus pandemic has been the inability to personally care for loved…
Why Using Fear To Promote Covid-19 Vaccination and Mask Wearing Could Backfire
by Amy Lauren Fairchild and Ronald Bayer
You probably still remember public service ads that scared you: The cigarette smoker with throat cancer. The victims of…
The Science Behind Why Hobbies Can Improve Our Mental Health
by Ciara McCabe
Many may understandably be feeling more lonely, anxious, and depressed than usual. The World Health Organization (WHO)…
Type 2 Diabetes: Is Short-Term Low-Carb Diet Linked To Remission?
by Nicola Guess
Whether restricting carbohydrate intake is an effective way to manage type 2 diabetes is a topic of some controversy in…
How The Pandemic May Damage Children's Social Intelligence
by Barbara Jacquelyn Sahakian
Excitement and stress are the two most common reactions to starting school. It is telling that a large part of this…
3 Tips From A From A Neuroscientist On How To Get Rid Of Headaches
by Amanda Ellison
When headaches strike, many people’s reaction is to reach for a painkiller. And these can do the job. But a better…
What Is Negative Capability and Why Is It Needed Now More Than Ever?
by Richard Gunderman
The idea – which centers on suspending judgment about something in order to learn more about it – remains as vital…
Why Children With Same-Sex Parents Do Better At School Than Their Peers
by Jan Kabatek and Francisco Perales
Children with same-sex parents get higher scores on standardised tests than children with different-sex parents. This…
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:
Global Transformation: Remembering Our Oneness
by Jerry Levinson
Facing Aging and Mortality: Discovering The Gifts We Can Give To Future Generations
by Steven D. Farmer, Ph.D.
The Root of Depression -- Losing the High of Love
by Peter Ralston
The New Golden Rule: Becoming Citizens of the World
by Daisaku Ikeda
The New Golden Rule: Becoming Citizens of the World
by Daisaku Ikeda
How to Walk for Health, Fitness, and Peace of Mind
by James Endredy
You DO Take It With You... It's Your Script and Your Story
by Marie T. Russell
Is the Answer to the Overpopulation of Earth, More Monks?
by David Brower
How Does Greed Affect Your Life? And How To Let Go
by José Stevens, Ph.D.
What Is Wealth? Is It Something We Create?
by J. Donald Walters
Defeating Addiction by Deflating the Ego and Embracing Self-Esteem and Responsibility
by Doug Thorburn
Using The Power of the Infinity Symbol for Healing, Decision Making, and Relationship Harmony
by Barbara Heider-Rauter
Discovering Sense Ability and Fully Utilizing Your Sense of Awareness
by Doris Wild Helmering
My Forest Vision: Altered State, Altered Life and A New Perception of the World
by Cheryl Canfield
How To Heal A Broken Heart With A 7-Step Heartbreak Recovery Program
by Elisha Gabriell
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