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Life is often, or perhaps usually, a mixture of energies... basically the good, the bad, and the ugly. Yet in the midst of the latter two, we still have a choice to opt for Love, empathy and compassion.
In this current time that we are now experiencing on the planet, we face numerous challenges. Yet, we also have numerous tools, both internal and external, to traverse this rocky terrain and come out on the other side in a reality that will be more loving and harmonious for all.
We may go through confusion, and perhaps all the stages of grief as well: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and finally acceptance. Yet, we can and must maintain hope and Love in our hearts to ensure out success in transforming the current energies to a lighter and more enlightened level. This is our challenge. This is our path. Yet, together we can do it. One for All, and All for One.
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NEW ARTICLES THIS WEEK
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The Lotus Within You Awakes
Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com
We grow from our "muddy" or "murky" life challenges and experiences to become a lovely creation of light. anchored strongly to our source.
The Lotus Within You Awakes (Video)
Overcoming Confusion and Indecision
Jude Bijou, author of Attitude Reconstruction
Life is a series of endless big and small decisions. What to wear, whether to look for another job, what relationship needs to be let go of, or whether to go to a party. And sometimes, the options aren't so black and white.
Loving the Things and People You Don’t Like
Matthew McKay, PhD., author of the upcoming book. Love in the Time of Impermanence
Life is full of aversions—things we don’t like and would prefer to avoid. There are foods and beverages that just taste bad. There are buildings—ugly, decrepit, or garish—that you’d prefer not to see or enter.
A Blessing for Ukraine and for Vladimir Putin
Pierre Pradervand, author of the book, 365 Blessings to Heal Myself and the World
It is important to remind ourselves that blessing often flies in the face of material evidence, because when we bless we affirm an omnipresent spiritual reality that can only be contacted through spiritual vision and a deep trust...
Would You Rather Be Right, or... Be Loved?
Barry Vissell, co-author of the book, Heartfullness: 52 Ways to Open to More Love
All of us like to be right. We all have egos, some of us stronger than others. Of course, sometimes we are clearly right, and it may be important to stand up for what we know to be true. But other times we are not right.
Evolutionary Astrology and the New Paradigm
Nicolya Christi, author of the book Love, God &Everything
The information presented below demonstrates the synchronicities between powerful astrological events and they offer an indication of what is likely to unfold in terms of the political systems and what significant related events will unfurl around the globe.
4 Strategies for Negotiating Well
Carl Greer PhD, PsyD, author of the book The Necktie and The Jaguar
When you have to negotiate a high stakes deal, do you find yourself becoming so anxious you can’t think clearly?
5 Tips To Stretch The Gas In Your Tank
Robin Smit and Nic Surawski, University of Technology Sydney
For those of us who don’t own an electric vehicle, making the best use of our fuel tanks will be a priority. Here are some ways you can make your vehicle go the extra mile.
Can Your Electric Car Power Your House?
Seth Blumsack, Penn State University
In areas like California and Texas that have suffered large weather-related power failures in recent years, consumers are starting to consider EVs in a new way: as a potential electricity source when the lights go out.
Daily Inspiration: April 3, 2022
Marie T, Russell, InnerSelf.com
Like the lotus, we have been living in the darkness, yet now we rise out of the muck, reaching for the light and the truth of who we really are.
Why We Are Bad At Understanding Big Numbers
Lindsey Hasak and Elizabeth Y. Toomarian, Stanford University
While the written symbols and spoken words that humans use to represent numbers are a cultural invention, understanding quantities themselves is not.
Where You Live Affects Your Dementia Risk
Yen Ying Lim and Emily Rosenich, Monash University
There has been a concerted effort to understand and identify risk factors for dementia. These include risk factors we can’t change (such as age or genetics), and others that are more modifiable (such as diet or physical activity).
Daily Inspiration: April 2, 2022
Marie T, Russell, InnerSelf.com
We tend to take ourselves so seriously. Even a bad hair day can put us in a bad mood. Hair, for goodness sakes has the power to decide how we feel???
3 Reasons Why You Feel Stressed and What You Can Do About It
Jolanta Burke, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
Have you ever tried to relax, only to find yourself overwhelmed with feeling stressed and having negative thoughts? Turns out a lot of us experience this – which is why some have coined it “stresslaxing”.
When Dr. Oz Talks About Vaccines, Do People Listen?
Liz Goodfellow, University of Pennsylvania
Can exposure to media about natural treatments like supplements and detoxes affect beliefs about key health care issues like vaccination?
Daily Inspiration: April 1, 2022
Marie T, Russell, InnerSelf.com
Our ancestors live within us. We have their energy in our blood, their experiences and wisdom imbedded in our cells.
You Really Are What You Eat
Timothy Schnettler, Texas A&M University
New research backs up the old adage, you are what you eat. The new study suggests there are distinct bacteria and metabolomes associated with each personality trait.
Why Too Much Screen Time Is Really Bad For Teen Well-being
Kirsten OLeary, University of Queensland
Teens are more likely to report psychosomatic symptoms, a combination of physical and psychological complaints, if they exceed two hours of screen time and these effects were similar regardless of physical activity levels.
How To Deal With Guilt When It Takes Over Your Life
Jolanta Burke, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
Many people feel guilty when watching horrific things happen to others on the news. It can also hit when we think about a time we broke someone’s heart, snapped at a child or deeply hurt a friend’s feelings. In fact, most of us feel guilt from time to time, and it can be a deeply unpleasant experience.
Daily Inspiration: March 31, 2022
Marie T, Russell, InnerSelf.com
Keep your sight on what is important and gather the energy needed, both from within and by connecting with like-minded souls, to create the reality that our heart's vision is leading to.
What The New Science Of Authenticity Says About Discovering Your True Self
Matthew Baldwin, University of Florida
In a world that is constantly changing, it may be challenging to find your authentic self. But the new science of authenticity provides some valuable insights that not only shed light on what is meant by authenticity
Broccoli May Help Prevent Colds And Virus Infections
Johns Hopkins University
A chemical in broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and other cruciferous vegetables could help prevent and treat COVID19 and some cases of the common cold.
What Works When Trying To Cut Down On Alcohol
Nicole Lee, Curtin University
With everything going on over the past couple of years, many people have changed their drinking habits...
Don’t Underestimate The Value Of Giving Feedback to People
Pam Birtill, University of Leeds
There’s no doubt many of us avoid giving feedback. It can feel awkward to tell somebody they have something in their teeth, or elsewhere.
Daily Inspiration: March 30, 2022
Marie T, Russell, InnerSelf.com
Each one of us sees things in their own way, and feels things differently, and thus has their own truth. Value your own truth, and respect and tolerate the truth of others.
How Ultra-processed Foods Are Trashing Our Health and The Planet
Kim Anastasiou, Deakin University et al
Our world is facing a huge challenge: we need to create enough high-quality, diverse and nutritious food to feed a growing population – and do so within the boundaries of our planet.
How Microemotions Affect Spontaneous Thought
Francois Richer, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)
People can have several thousand thoughts per day, many of which can be classified as spontaneous or involuntary.
3 Easy Ways To Help Kids Afraid Of Getting Shots
Lynn Gardner, Morehouse School of Medicine
Few things are more challenging than trying to vaccinate a terrified and uncooperative child.
Why Facebook Targeted Ads Are Often Hilariously Wrong
Matt Shipman, North Carolina State University
New research offers insight into why Facebook’s targeted ads can sometimes be way off base.
Daily Inspiration: March 29, 2022
Marie T, Russell, InnerSelf.com
Our emotions guide us along the way. They are our messengers and our servants. Our emotions are here to serve us on the path of discovering our true self and our true well-being.
How The Pandemic Pushed Social Media Increasingly Tribal
Najmeh Khalili-Mahani, Concordia University
Media theorist Marshall McLuhan suggested that each media-related extension of man comes at the expense of another organ. For example, by increasing reliance on visual media, we lose touch with oral communication.
Here Are 5 Tips To Use Google The Right Way
Muneera Bano, Deakin University
On the other hand, a search on Google provides links with content written by known or unknown authors, who may or may not have knowledge in that area, based on a ranking system that either follows the preferences of the user, or the collective popularity of certain sites.
Daily Inspiration: March 28, 2022
Marie T, Russell, InnerSelf.com
When we look around us, perhaps we see mostly fear and darkness. Yet, in order to create our dream world on this lovely planet, we must have faith in ourselves and our future.
At The Brink
While, we at InnerSelf, strive to present an inspiring and positive view of life and events, at times, an approach is needed that is a bit more harsh when the truths are glaring and need to be addressed. That is what this section At The Brink does: shed light on issues that are urgent for humanity and the planet.
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Their Inflation Strategy Is Working: Corporate Profits Soared to Record High in 2021
Jake Johnson, Common Dreams
CEOs can't stop bragging on corporate earnings calls about jacking up prices on consumers to keep their profits soaring...
Is The Amazon Rainforest On The Verge Of Collapse?
Simon Willcock, Bangor University et al
Sprawling 5.5 million square kilometres, the Amazon rainforest is the largest of its kind and home to about one in ten of all known species.
How Putin and Russia Meet The Textbook Definition of Fascist
Alexander Motyl, Rutgers University
Aristotle was one of the first to divide systems into those ruled by one, those ruled by a few and those ruled by many.
Why The Current Covid Surge May Affect For Some Countries More Than Others
Paul Hunter, University of East Anglia
The main driver of this latest surge is the more infectious BA.2 sub-lineage of the omicron variant, which has been becoming more common ever since Christmas.
Does Russia’s 2020 Policy Allow For Defensive Use Of Nuclear Weapons?
Christoph Bluth, University of Bradford
Even before the Russian military machine entered Ukrainian territory on February 24, the potential threat of escalation to a nuclear conflict had been raised.
Support For Democracy Is Waning Across The Americas
Elizabeth J. Zechmeister and Noam Lupu, Vanderbilt University
Across North, Central and South America, and parts of the Caribbean, only 63% of the public expressed support for democracy in 2021.
How Fast Can We Stop Earth From Warming?
Richard B. (Ricky) Rood, University of Michigan
Global warming doesn’t stop on a dime. If people everywhere stopped burning fossil fuels tomorrow, stored heat would still continue to warm the atmosphere.
Uninsured Americans Will Now Be Charged $125 For A Single PCR Covid-19 Test
Jon Queally, Common Dreams
Government funding cuts to key pandemic programs forced by GOP opposition arrive as progressives in Congress renew their push for Medicare for All.
Ancient Sludge Under Permafrost Indicates Earth’s Future
University of Arizona
Using lake sediment in the Tibetan Plateau, researchers show that permafrost at high elevations is more vulnerable than arctic permafrost under projected future climate conditions.
This Week's Astrological Overview
Horoscope and Astrological Overview: Week of April 4 - 10, 2022
Pam Younghans, astrologer, NorthPoint Astrology
This weekly astrological journal is based on planetary influences, and offers perspectives and insights to assist you in making the best use of current energies. This column is not intended as prediction. Your own experience will be more specifically defined by transits to your personal chart.
Horoscope and Astrological Overview: Week of April 4 - 10, 2022 (Video)
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