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The greatest ailment in our modern world is separation... We are separated from others because of our beliefs, our self-concepts, etc. We are even separated from our self due to our lack of self-knowledge and self-acknowledgement. We are separated from our body, as well as our spirit, because we treat them as "other" and not as part of our wonder-full Self.
The way to heal this "separation illness" is through Love, Acceptance, Mindfulness, Inclusivity, Cooperation, Harmony, Joy, and being in touch with our true core which is our Divine Essence. There is nothing "wrong" with us. The only "wrong" is that we have forgotten how wonderful we, and everyone and everything else, truly is. We have forgotten to look for the magic and the love in every thing and every one.
As we open our third eye, which allows us to see from a higher perspective, we will discover the truth of everything around us. We are all here to serve each other and help everyone move forward on the path of rediscovering the truth of who we are, and who everyone else is. We are all in the same "movie" playing different roles and improvising our script as we go along. Let's create a movie where Love reigns supreme and everyone gets a seat at the table.
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NEW ARTICLES THIS WEEK
Mindfulness Is an Evolutionary Sport & We’re All on the Same Team
Wes "Scoop" Nisker
Paraphrasing poet Gary Snyder, meditation is a process of entering into our deep identity over and over again, until it becomes the identity from which we live.
Psychedelic Therapy: An Antidote to Separation & Fundamentalism?
Rick Doblin, PhD
The unitive mystical experiences that are frequently generated by the classic psychedelics can provide experiential confirmation of our essential commonality with all other people—indeed with all life...
There’s Power in Completing Things
Diane Pienta
There’s power in completing projects or tasks. We actually can get an endorphin rush when we complete something...
How To End Political Polarization The Easy Way
Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
When political parties become increasingly divided and refuse to work together, it can make it difficult for the government to function effectively.
The Dances of Universal Peace: Unity in Heart and Breath
Ahad Cobb
The Dances of Universal Peace are participatory body prayer, not performance art.
How to Move Your Body for Revitalization and Pain Relief
Saloni Sharma, MD, LAc
The goal is to increase movement in any way that works for you, from formal classes to spurts of additional activity throughout the day.
How Parents Feel about Feelings Can Affect Future Generations
Gillian England-Mason
How our families express feelings, talk about feelings and react to feelings can have ripple effects into the next generation.
How Easter Eggs Evolved from Chicken Eggs to Chocolate
Serin Quinn
A lot of Easter traditions – including hot cross buns and lamb on Sunday – stem from medieval Christian or even earlier pagan beliefs. The chocolate Easter egg, however, is a more modern twist on tradition.
Jacinda Ardern Makes A Powerful Farewell Speech
Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced her decision to resign in January 2023. According to various news articles, Ardern cited a lack of energy and motivation for her resignation.
What Is Eldest Daughter Syndrome and How Can We Fix It?
Yang Hu
Have you heard of “eldest daughter syndrome”? It’s the emotional burden eldest daughters tend to take on (and are encouraged to take on) in many families from a young age.
What Science Can Tell Us about the Experience of Unexplainable Presence
Ben Alderson-Day
If you’ve ever had the eerie sensation there’s a presence in the room when you were sure you were alone, you may be reluctant to admit it. Perhaps it was a profound experience that you are happy to share with others.
4 Tips for Eating Chocolate to Make You Feel Good, Not Sick
Saman Khalesi
Here’s why having chocolate can make you feel great or a bit sick – plus 4 tips for better eating.
Downshifting: Why People Are Quitting Their Corporate Careers for Craft Jobs
Antoine Dain
In France and other Western societies, it is increasingly common to see interior designers become bakers, ex-bankers opening up cheese shops, and marketing officers taking up electricians’ tools.
MLK’s Vision of Social Justice Included a House of Many Faiths
Roy Whitaker
In an age of polarization, it is worth remembering that one of the pillars of King’s philosophy was pluralism: the idea of multiple communities engaging one another, acknowledging their differences and shared bonds, and striving to create what King called a “Beloved Community.”
What Makes Finland the World’s Happiest Country?
Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
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Finland has consistently ranked as the happiest country in the world for the past six years, according to the World Happiness Report...
Food Forests Are Bringing Shade and Sustenance to US Cities
Karen A. Spiller and Prakash Kashwan
One new idea that’s gaining attention is the concept of food forests – essentially, edible parks.
7 Answers about Belly Buttons: Innies, Outies, and More
Sarah Leupen
Everyone has one, but you might not know much about it. Biologist Sarah Leupen explains the ins and outs of belly buttons.
There Is A Shortcut to Making Good Decisions?
Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Decisions often involve trade-offs between competing priorities. Weighing the pros and cons of each option can be challenging.
A ‘Green’ Ramadan Revives Islam’s Tradition of Care for The Planet
Noorzehra Zaidi
For many Muslims breaking fast in mosques around the world this Ramadan, something will be missing: plastics.
3D Printing Promises to Transform Architecture Forever
James Rose
Since the industrial revolution, construction materials have been largely confined to a range of mass-produced elements. From steel beams to plywood panels, this standardized kit of parts has informed the design and construction of buildings for over 150 years.
This Week's Uptakes
with Robert Jennings
Jacinda Ardern Makes A Powerful Farewell Speech
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced her decision to resign in January 2023. According to various news articles, Ardern cited a lack of energy and motivation for her resignation.
What Makes Finland the World’s Happiest Country?
Finland has consistently ranked as the happiest country in the world for the past six years, according to the World Happiness Report
There Is A Shortcut to Making Good Decisions?
Decisions often involve trade-offs between competing priorities. Weighing the pros and cons of each option can be challenging.
This Week's Daily Inspirations
InnerSelf's Daily Inspiration: Confidence in the Solution
April 9, 2023 - Be solution-oriented, not problem-oriented. To do that, approach your problems with perfect confidence...
InnerSelf's Daily Inspiration: Empowering Others
April 8, 2023 - The true secret of a great life, as I see it, is making a difference for others.
InnerSelf's Daily Inspiration: Benefiting the World
April 7, 2023 - Meditation is the invitation we give the universe to use us, to make us a tool of revolutionary benefit to the world as it exists.
InnerSelf's Daily Inspiration: Dropping Judgment
April 6, 2023 - One of the most important things to drop in this current time is judgment; judgment of yourself and judgment of others.
InnerSelf's Daily Inspiration: Breathing Deeply
April 5, 2023 - If you breathe deeply, you imbibe of life and what it has to offer.
InnerSelf's Daily Inspiration: Stillness Is Essential
April 4, 2023 - Distraction has become a way of life, and over the years we have created grander and grander methods of distraction.
InnerSelf's Daily Inspiration: Being Loving and Lovable
April 3, 2023 - Self-love has to have a strong, disciplined base if we are to grow up into contented loving and lovable people.
This Week's Astrological Overview
Astrological Overview & Horoscope: April 10-16, 2023
Pam Younghans
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.
See the Video section below for the link to the video version of the Astrological Journal.
Videos Added to YouTube This Week
Astrological Overview: April 10 - 16, 2023
What Our Closest Relatives Tell Us About Being Human
How Easter Eggs Evolved from Chicken Eggs to Chocolate
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