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As I got ready to write the introduction for this week's new issue, a song popped into my head: "We Are The World." The song was written for USA for Africa to help raise consciousness of the plight of children in 3rd-world countries. Yet as I reflected on the lyrics, it is obvious that the message applies to all of us, everywhere.

We are the world, we are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So let's start giving
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true, we'll make a better day
Just you and me

When you're down and out, and there seems no hope at all
But if you just believe, there's no way we can fall
Let us realize, that a change can only come
When we stand together as one.

And those lyrics encapsulate the message of the InnerSelf articles for this week (and every week, actually), We are the ones who can help make a better day, not only in our own lives, but in the lives of our family, our neighbors, our town, our country, and the whole wide world (and the world wide web). We are not bystanders, we are participants -- even when we think we are not participating, that very lack of action makes a difference.

For example, many have said, and probably still say, that it doesn't matter if they vote... after all, one vote doesn't make a difference... Perhaps that is true... yet if one million people say that, and don't vote, then it does make a difference, doesn't it. So our action, as small as we may think it is, added to the actions of others, can make a huge difference, whether we're talking about voting, energy use, food choices, inequality, etc.

All of our actions (or lack thereof) do matter. In one of the articles (link below) that presents information as to why we should remove our shoes when entering a house, the image that sticks in my mind is a toddler crawling on that floor and accumulating on their tiny hands all the germs, dirt, and god knows what else that we dragged in on our shoes. And then, later, as the children play on the floor, it ends up on their fingers which later find their way into their mouth or their eyes...

And in the same way, all of our actions have consequences that we may not be aware of. Thus, it's time to look at our lives, to look around us, and see the current, and future, consequences of our actions (or inactions). And remember that we are all part of the same world, the same planet, and as we come together, no matter our race, our gender, our political leanings, and choose harmony, choose health, choose well-being, we can create a better world, right here and right now.

It's time to get off our chairs, stop watching our screens so intently, and instead start watching our lives with that same intensity, and make the changes that are needed to create a better world. So this week, as you read the InnerSelf articles, and as you go about your life, ask yourself: What small shift can I make today? What intention can I carry into the world? Because, after all is said and done, "we are the ones who make a brighter day...”

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Wishing you enjoyable insightful reading, and of course a wonder-full, joy-full, health-full, and loving week.

...with Peace, Love, Gratitude, and Joy,
Marie T. Russell,
editor/co-publisher, InnerSelf.com
"New Attitudes...New Possibilities"

NEW ARTICLES
OF THE WEEK:

Articles by InnerSelf Guest Authors

Blessings for the Earth: Celebrate, Protect, and Give Thanks

Author: Pierre Pradervand, author of 365 Blessings to heal myself and the World.

Pierre Pradervand invites us to honor nature’s beauty, power, and sacred role in our lives. This Earth Day, and every day, offer blessings of gratitude and love to the planet. Continue reading

You’re Not Just Watching the Universe — You’re Affecting It

Author: Paul Levy, author of the book: The Quantum Revelation.

Quantum physics has forever changed how we understand reality. This article explores how our perception shapes the universe—and why objectivity is an illusion. Continue reading

The Dream Message of Jesus: "This Is Who You Really Are"

Author: Anna Howard, author of the book: Quest for the Enlightened Feminine.

When a dream becomes a spiritual awakening, a journey of silence, self-discovery, and divine love begins—forever changing one woman’s inner and outer world. Continue reading

Beyond Addiction: The Twelve Steps of Shamanic Recovery

Author: Linda Star Wolf, author of the book: The Aquarian Shaman.

Can recovery be a spiritual awakening? Linda Star Wolf, author of The Aquarian Shaman, blends the twelve-step tradition with shamanic wisdom to guide you on a soul-deep path of healing, discovery, and transformation. Continue reading

What "The Last Showgirl" Got Right and What It Got Wrong

Author: Diane Christiansen, author of the book "The Last Real Showgirl".

What’s real and what’s glamorized in the movie: The Last Showgirl? Diane Christiansen, author and former Las Vegas showgirl, shares how Hollywood missed the mark—and what they actually got right. Continue reading

Article by Marie T. Russell

Feel the Fear — and Trust Anyway

Author: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com

Fear is natural—but it doesn’t have to rule your life. Learn how to recognize, redirect, and rise above fear by trusting your inner guidance and shifting your energy. Continue reading

Articles by Robert Jennings

Why Your DNA May Soon Decide Your Destiny

Author: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com

Imagine a world where your social status, income, education level—even your romantic prospects—are predicted by a number derived from your DNA. No, it’s not some dystopian science fiction plot. It’s already happening and most people have no clue it’s underway. Continue reading

Free Speech or Free-for-All?

Author: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com

Everyone loves to shout about free speech—until someone else uses it in a way they don't like. Then suddenly it's "hate speech," "misinformation," or worse, "dangerous propaganda." Most people have no idea what free speech actually means. And in the Wild West of unregulated… Continue reading

Eat to 100: How Gut Health and Longevity Diets Keep You Young

Author: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com

We’ve all seen the headlines: “The Secret to Living to 100!”—usually followed by a picture of someone jogging on a beach while drinking a kale smoothie. But here’s the thing: living to 100 isn’t about supplements, superfoods, or some overpriced “biohack.” The secret to longevity… Continue reading

The Bond Market Doesn’t Rule Us—We Just Think It Does

Author: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com

They say the bond market runs the world. Presidents quake at the thought of displeasing it. Pundits treat it like some mystical beast that must be constantly appeased. Propose healthcare for all? The bond market might panic. Talk about student debt relief? The bond market could… Continue reading

This Week's Astrological Overview :

Astrological Overview & Horoscope: April 21 to 27, 2025

Author: Pam Younghans

This week brings emotional intensity and cosmic confrontation as Mars opposes Pluto and the New Moon stirs up deep transformation. Stay grounded amid the planetary storm. Continue reading

See the article page for links to the video/YouTube version of the Astrological overview or see the list of videos below.

Our Videos this Week on YouTube

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Astrology Forecast - Taurus New Moon | Pam Younghans

Bernie Sanders & AOC Rally in Montana: The Working Class Strikes Back

(Music Video) Trust Anyway – A Song About Overcoming Fear and Choosing Faith

Feel the Fear — and Trust Anyway | Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com

Protect, and Give Thanks: Blessings for Earth, Trees, and Nature’s Silent Wisdom | Pierre Pradervand

Why Waiting for Permission Will Kill Your Career

What The Last Showgirl Got Right—and What It Got Wrong, According to a Real Showgirl

(Music Video) We Are the Ones – An Anthem of Hope and Inner Power

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Recap:

The April 20 issue of InnerSelf Magazine centers on the truth that small acts create large ripples. With topics ranging from Earth Day and emotional fear to energy, DNA, parenting, and gut health, readers are reminded: we’re not bystanders—we’re the changemakers.

#InnerSelfMagazine #WeAreTheWorld #ConsciousLiving #SpiritualAwakening #EarthDay2025 #EmotionalHealing #QuantumReality #ParentingWisdom #EnergyAwareness #EnvironmentalHealth #LongevityTips #ShamanicRecovery #MakeADifference #innerselfcom

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