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In the play Hamlet, Shakespeare famously wrote: "There are more things in Heaven and Earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy.” And this definitely applies to all of us.
There is much more in life (and death) that we are aware of, that we are even dreaming of. Yet, everything starts with a glimmer of light, a thought, as well as hope and faith in the future. And even when things look like only doom and gloom, there is always hope, there is always another way. A rainbow appears, not during a day of sunshine, but after a dark and powerful storm.
This week we bring you more articles to help us all open our hearts and minds to other ways of being, of feeling, of thinking, of living.
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NEW ARTICLES THIS WEEK
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What If Your Life Purpose Is Simply Love and Joy?
Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com
Is life complicated? Maybe, maybe not. Do we make it complicated? I think that's a definite yes! We complicate our life when we...
What If Your Life Purpose Is Simply Love and Joy? (Video)
Walking a Healing Path
Robbie Holz, author of the book Angels in Waiting
It can seem like a cruel joke when we find ourselves spending years, or in some cases even a lifetime, recovering from a single painful moment...
Tired of Doom and Gloom? What You Can Do Instead
William E. Halal, author of the book Beyond Knowledge
I have studied the direction of the world’s crises for years, and my work suggests that a feasible path through this turmoil is possible. What we’ve learned is that the Knowledge Age is...
Eostre, The Goddess of Spring, Hares, and Eggs: An Anglo-Saxon Germanic Tale (Video)
Ellen Evert Hopman, author of the book Once Around the Sun
Have you ever wondered why we have Easter eggs and bunnies? Rabbits don’t lay eggs, and yet we associate both bunnies and colorful eggs with...
Do Mushrooms Really Use Language To Talk To Each Other?
Katie Field, University of Sheffield
Nearly all of Earth’s organisms communicate with each other in one way or another, from the nods and dances and squeaks and bellows of animals, through to the invisible chemical signals emitted by plant leaves and roots. But what about fungi?
Is This An Early Sign Of Dementia?
Yue Leng, University of California, San Francisco
Research on how napping affects cognition in adults has had mixed results. Doctors often recommend “power naps” as a way to compensate for a poor night’s sleep and help keep alert until bedtime.
Why Do Animals’ Eyes Glow In The Dark?
Braidee Foote, University of Tennessee
Cats and many other animals, including most dogs, can reflect light from their eyes. That’s why cats’ eyes will usually shine brightly in photos taken in a dimly lit room or glow when illuminated in the dark by a flashlight or a car’s headlights.
No Man Is An Island and It Does Takes A Village For Each To Flourish
Sarah S. Willen, et al
In an unjust world burdened by concurrent threats – war, a pandemic, the slow burn of climate change can simple activities really help us – all of us – flourish?
Daily Inspiration: April 17, 2022
Marie T, Russell, InnerSelf.com
We can choose to make joy and love our life experience and purpose as they...
Christians Hold Many Views On Jesus’ Resurrection
Jason Oliver Evans, University of Virginia
Every year, Christians from around the world gather for worship on Easter Sunday. Also known as Pascha or Resurrection Sunday, Easter is the final day of a weeklong commemoration of the story of Jesus’ final days in the city of Jerusalem leading up to his crucifixion and resurrection.
There Are Racial Disparities In How Much Sleep People Get
Fred Mamoun, Yale University
There should be renewed efforts to eliminate the socioeconomic and health conditions that prevent minoritized racial and ethnic individuals from achieving adequate sleep—including racism
Why We Can’t Boost Our Way Out Of The Pandemic
Prakash Nagarkatti and Mitzi Nagarkatti, University of South Carolina
With yet another COVID-19 booster available for vulnerable populations in the U.S., many people find themselves wondering what the end game will be.
Daily Inspiration: April 16, 2022
Marie T, Russell, InnerSelf.com
Find something you love and do it! Sing, dance, walk, paint, cook, clean, whatever brings you that feeling of wellbeing...
Daily Inspiration: April 15, 2022
Marie T, Russell, InnerSelf.com
We have gotten comfortable in our own status quo, and fear that everything will fall apart if things change.
How Cannabis Affects Your Mind
Barbara Jacquelyn Sahakian, University of Cambridge et al
Cannabis has been used by humans for thousands of years and is one of the most popular drugs today. With effects such as feelings of joy and relaxation, it is also legal to prescribe or take in several countries.
How Squirrels Identify Themselves
Shannon M. Digweed, MacEwan University
It’s not as easy being a squirrel as you might think. They live a relatively solitary life guarding hard-won food stores to survive the tough winters
Why Online Networking Matters and How To Do It
Marina Milosheva, Edinburgh Napier University
Now though, many of us are faced with a slightly different predicament: how to network while working remotely. Operating out of makeshift home offices, with children demanding tea or pets stepping on keyboards...
The Roots of Easter Bunny Traditions Go Way Back
Tok Thompson, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
The Easter Bunny is a much celebrated character in American Easter celebrations. On Easter Sunday, children look for hidden special treats, often chocolate Easter eggs, that the Easter Bunny might have left behind.
Why Police On School Grounds Poses Risks To Children
Elizabeth K. Anthony, Arizona State University
Increased police monitoring of young people leads to more school discipline referrals and arrests, typically of Black and Latino youth.
Daily Inspiration: April 14, 2022
Marie T, Russell, InnerSelf.com
Bring the image of any challenging person or situation into your heart, and allow yourself to...
Daily Inspiration: April 13, 2022
Marie T, Russell, InnerSelf.com
Acknowledge and trust your emotions as they can act as a powerful compass.
Mastering The Art of Learning To Communicate Effectively & Consciously
HeatherAsh Amara
I don’t believe we ever “master” the art of learning to communicate effectively. But we do get more skilled at witnessing ourselves and making new choices. One note of caution: Speaking your truth does not mean you always say everything you are thinking.
Kids Prefer Math When You Let Them Figure Out The Answer For Themselves
Peter Sullivan, Monash University
A common view is that students learn maths best when teachers give clear explanations of mathematical concepts, usually in isolation from other concepts, and students are then given opportunities to practise what they have been shown.
Daily Inspiration: April 12, 2022
Marie T, Russell, InnerSelf.com
Some attitudes and energies must be released before we can experience serenity.
Daily Inspiration: April 11, 2022
Marie T, Russell, InnerSelf.com
We are all connected and we are here to help each other along the journey of life.
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.
Why India Has Been Soft On Russia
Sumit Ganguly, Indiana University
As global democracies lined up to condemn the actions of Russia in Ukraine, one country was less forthcoming in its criticism – and it was the largest democracy of them all: India.
How Hypersonic Missiles Work and Their Unique Threats
Iain Boyd, University of Colorado Boulder
The next-generation hypersonic missiles that Russia, China and the U.S. are developing do pose a significant threat to national and global security.
This Week's Astrological Overview
Horoscope & Astrological Overview: Week of April 18 - 24, 2022
Pam Younghans, NorthPoint Astrologu
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 & Astrological Overview: Week of April 18 - 24, 2022 (Video)
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